Chicken meat vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Chicken meat and Pork hock?
- Chicken meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, however, Pork hock is richer in Vitamin B12.
- Chicken meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 46% more.
- Pork hock contains 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Chicken meat. Chicken meat contains 0.4mg of Vitamin B6, while Pork hock contains 0.064mg.
- Chicken meat has less Sodium.
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, 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 | +283.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +374.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +203.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +111.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +147.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +671.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +199.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +70% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
19.11 g
Fats:
10.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.02 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Other
~2.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.198 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -14.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~5.134g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 239kcal | 171kcal |
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| Protein | 27.3g | 19.11g |
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| Fats | 13.6g | 10.54g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 89mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 223mg | 47mg |
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| Iron | 1.26mg | 1.14mg |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 1.94mg | 2.38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 182mg | 60mg |
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| Sodium | 82mg | 1050mg |
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| Vitamin A | 161IU | 76IU |
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| Vitamin A | 48µg | 23µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.17mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 23.9µg | 26.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.068mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 1.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 0.344mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.51µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.113g |
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| Choline | 65.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.79g | 3.231g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.34g | 5.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 1.198g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.038mg |
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| Threonine | 1.128mg | 0.516mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 0.325mg |
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| Leucine | 1.986mg | 0.841mg |
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| Lysine | 2.223mg | 0.822mg |
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| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.211mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 0.554mg |
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| Valine | 1.325mg | 0.478mg |
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| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0.211mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 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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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
36%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.559g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 968mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat 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 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.