Beef tenderloin vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between beef tenderloin and pork hock?
- The amount of vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and potassium in beef tenderloin is higher than in pork hock.
- Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 81% more.
- Pork hock contains 7 times less Potassium than beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin contains 331mg of Potassium, while pork hock contains 47mg.
- Pork hock has less saturated Fat.
We used Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Pork, pickled pork hocks types in this article.
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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 | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +604.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +172.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +238.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +282.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +290.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +382.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
Protein:
19.11 g
Fats:
10.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.02 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.198 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +100% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -66.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 324kcal | 171kcal |
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| Protein | 23.9g | 19.11g |
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| Fats | 24.6g | 10.54g |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 89mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 331mg | 47mg |
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| Iron | 3.11mg | 1.14mg |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 4.03mg | 2.38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 203mg | 60mg |
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| Sodium | 57mg | 1050mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 76IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 23µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 22.9µg | 26.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.068mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 1.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.344mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 0.51µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.113g |
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| Choline | 91mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.72g | 3.231g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.27g | 5.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 1.198g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.038mg |
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| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.516mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 0.325mg |
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| Leucine | 1.889mg | 0.841mg |
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| Lysine | 1.989mg | 0.822mg |
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| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.211mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.554mg |
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| Valine | 1.163mg | 0.478mg |
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| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.211mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
44%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.489g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 993mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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