Chicken breast vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Chicken breast and Pork hock
- Chicken breast has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Magnesium, while Pork hock has more Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
- Chicken breast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 86% higher.
- Pork hock contains 10 times less Vitamin B6 than Chicken breast. Chicken breast contains 0.64mg of Vitamin B6, while Pork hock contains 0.064mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken breast is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried 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 | +416.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +487.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +310% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120.4% |
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 | +147.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1243.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +202.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +230.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +37.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
19.11 g
Fats:
10.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.02 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +123.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 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 | -60.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +198.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 187kcal | 171kcal |
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| Protein | 33.44g | 19.11g |
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| Fats | 4.71g | 10.54g |
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| Net carbs | 0.51g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.51g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 91mg | 89mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 276mg | 47mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.14mg | |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 1.08mg | 2.38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 246mg | 60mg |
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| Sodium | 79mg | 1050mg |
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| Vitamin A | 23IU | 76IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 23µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 26.2µg | 26.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.068mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 1.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 0.344mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 0.51µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.113g |
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| Choline | 95.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.29g | 3.231g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.72g | 5.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07g | 1.198g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0.038mg |
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| Threonine | 1.412mg | 0.516mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 0.325mg |
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| Leucine | 2.509mg | 0.841mg |
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| Lysine | 2.836mg | 0.822mg |
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| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0.211mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 0.554mg |
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| Valine | 1.659mg | 0.478mg |
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| Histidine | 1.037mg | 0.211mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g |
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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
50%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork hock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 971mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.941g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast 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 ($)