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Beefsteak vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beefsteak and Pork hock

  • Pork hock has less Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pork hock's daily need coverage for Sodium is 43% more.
  • Beefsteak has 9 times more Vitamin B6 than Pork hock. Beefsteak has 0.585mg of Vitamin B6, while Pork hock has 0.064mg.
  • Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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 Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +43%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +255%
Contains more Potassium +623.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +103.8%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +144.4%
Equal in Selenium - 26.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +43%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +255%
Contains more Potassium +623.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +103.8%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +144.4%
Equal in Selenium - 26.3

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +534.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +814.1%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 4% 0% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 1% 64% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +534.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +814.1%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39.8%
Contains more Fats +43.4%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Other +1009.5%
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Protein +39.8%
Contains more Fats +43.4%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Other +1009.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.9%
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak Pork hock
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Pork hock Opinion
Protein 26.72g 19.11g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 10.54g Beefsteak
Calories 250kcal 171kcal Beefsteak
Calcium 22mg 19mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 1.14mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 6mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 60mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 47mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 1050mg Beefsteak
Zinc 4.85mg 2.38mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.082mg Pork hock
Manganese 0.009mg 0.022mg Pork hock
Selenium 28.8µg 26.3µg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.17mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.08mg Pork hock
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.068mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 1.1mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.344mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.064mg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 1µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 0.51µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.038mg Beefsteak
Threonine 1.054mg 0.516mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.325mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 0.841mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 0.822mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.211mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.554mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 0.478mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.211mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 79mg 89mg Beefsteak
Trans Fat 0.113g Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 3.231g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 5.134g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 1.198g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock

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Beefsteak Pork hock
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
45%
Beefsteak
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 993mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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 ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/nutrients
  2. Pork hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.