Beef sirloin vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beef sirloin and pork hock
- Beef sirloin is richer than pork hock in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, selenium, potassium, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for beef sirloin is 49% higher.
- Beef sirloin contains 11 times more vitamin B6 than pork hock. Beef sirloin contains 0.681mg of vitamin B6, while pork hock contains 0.064mg.
- Beef sirloin contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Pork, pickled pork hocks.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +350% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +772.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +139.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +321.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +129.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +139.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +718.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +964.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +188.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
30.8 g
Fats:
5.03 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.58 g
Other:
0.59 g
Protein:
19.11 g
Fats:
10.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.02 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +109.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +294.9% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~68.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.185 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.198 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +155.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +547.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.001mg | 1.1mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.681mg | 0.064mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 1050mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 0.51µg | 40% |
| Zinc | 5.7mg | 2.38mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 253mg | 60mg | 28% |
| Protein | 30.8g | 19.11g | 23% |
| Selenium | 38.9µg | 26.3µg | 23% |
| Choline | 117.3mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 410mg | 47mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.92mg | 1.14mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.006g | 5.134g | 8% |
| Fats | 5.03g | 10.54g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.185g | 1.198g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.068mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.915g | 3.231g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.607mg | 0.344mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 23µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 89mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 171kcal | 0% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.113g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.202mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.23mg | 0.516mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.401mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.45mg | 0.841mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.603mg | 0.822mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.802mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.217mg | 0.554mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.528mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.983mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 984mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.316g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)