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Brotwurst vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brotwurst and Pork hock

  • Brotwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Pork hock is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Brotwurst covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 64% more than Pork hock.
  • Brotwurst has 6 times more Potassium than Pork hock. While Brotwurst has 281mg of Potassium, Pork hock has only 47mg.
  • Pork hock has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Brotwurst, pork, beef, link 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.
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
5
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5
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Calcium +152.6%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.3%
Contains more Potassium +497.9%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Iron +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Selenium +54.7%
Equal in Sodium - 1050
Equal in Copper - 0.082
Brotwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +152.6%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.3%
Contains more Potassium +497.9%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Iron +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Selenium +54.7%
Equal in Sodium - 1050
Equal in Copper - 0.082

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.
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
8
:
2
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Vitamin E +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +302%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +473.3%
Brotwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 9% 0% 63% 54% 62% 4% 30% 4% 257% 0%
Pork hock
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 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +302%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +473.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
3
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2
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Fats +163.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +55.4%
Contains more Protein +33.6%
Contains more Water +32.6%
Brotwurst
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Pork hock
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 Fats +163.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +55.4%
Contains more Protein +33.6%
Contains more Water +32.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
2
:
1
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Brotwurst
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
Pork hock
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Pork hock Opinion
Net carbs 2.98g 0g Brotwurst
Protein 14.3g 19.11g Pork hock
Fats 27.8g 10.54g Brotwurst
Carbs 2.98g 0g Brotwurst
Calories 323kcal 171kcal Brotwurst
Sugar 2.98g 0g Pork hock
Calcium 48mg 19mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.03mg 1.14mg Pork hock
Magnesium 16mg 6mg Brotwurst
Phosphorus 134mg 60mg Brotwurst
Potassium 281mg 47mg Brotwurst
Sodium 1112mg 1050mg Pork hock
Zinc 2.1mg 2.38mg Pork hock
Copper 0.08mg 0.082mg Pork hock
Manganese 0.04mg 0.022mg Brotwurst
Selenium 17µg 26.3µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.17mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.08mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.068mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.1mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.344mg Pork hock
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.064mg Brotwurst
Folate 5µg 1µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0.51µg Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.038mg Brotwurst
Threonine 0.6mg 0.516mg Brotwurst
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0.325mg Brotwurst
Leucine 1.08mg 0.841mg Brotwurst
Lysine 1.14mg 0.822mg Brotwurst
Methionine 0.37mg 0.211mg Brotwurst
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.554mg Pork hock
Valine 0.68mg 0.478mg Brotwurst
Histidine 0.44mg 0.211mg Brotwurst
Cholesterol 63mg 89mg Brotwurst
Trans Fat 0.113g Brotwurst
Saturated Fat 9.93g 3.231g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 13.34g 5.134g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 1.198g Brotwurst
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Pork hock
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
40%
Brotwurst
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork hock
Pork hock contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.699g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.