Brisket vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Brisket and Pork hock
- Brisket is richer than Pork hock in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Brisket is 67% higher.
- Brisket contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Pork hock. Brisket contains 0.282mg of Vitamin B6, while Pork hock contains 0.064mg.
- Pork hock contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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 | +216.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +393.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +181.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +191.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +120% |
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 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +151.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +271.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +340.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +315.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.6% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +74.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +732.1% |
~equal in
Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +54.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -55.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +75.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 289kcal | 171kcal |
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| Protein | 28.82g | 19.11g |
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| Fats | 18.42g | 10.54g |
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| Cholesterol | 106mg | 89mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 232mg | 47mg |
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| Iron | 2.43mg | 1.14mg |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 6.69mg | 2.38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 175mg | 60mg |
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| Sodium | 48mg | 1050mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 76IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 23µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.17mg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 27.1µg | 26.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.068mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 1.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 0.344mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 0.51µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.113g |
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| Choline | 109.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.305g | 3.231g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.934g | 5.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 1.198g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0.038mg |
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| Threonine | 1.101mg | 0.516mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.253mg | 0.325mg |
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| Leucine | 2.192mg | 0.841mg |
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| Lysine | 2.328mg | 0.822mg |
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| Methionine | 0.717mg | 0.211mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg | 0.554mg |
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| Valine | 1.367mg | 0.478mg |
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| Histidine | 0.879mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.074g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 1002mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket 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)