Corned beef vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between corned beef and pork hock
- Corned beef is higher than pork hock in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, iron, copper, and vitamin B2.
- Corned beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 47% more than pork hock.
- Corned beef contains 4 times more vitamin B6 than pork hock. While corned beef contains 0.23mg of vitamin B6, pork hock contains only 0.064mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pork hock is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +208.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +137.5% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +175.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +259.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +219.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +207.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
Protein:
19.11 g
Fats:
10.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.02 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +80.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~19.11g
~equal in
Other
~2.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.198 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +79.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78.8% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.51µg | 47% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 2.38mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 6.34g | 3.231g | 14% |
| Fats | 18.98g | 10.54g | 13% |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.064mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 1.1mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 32.8µg | 26.3µg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 5.134g | 10% |
| Iron | 1.86mg | 1.14mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 60mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.068mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.082mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 1.198g | 4% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 171kcal | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 89mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 23µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 1050mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Protein | 18.17g | 19.11g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.344mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 8mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0.47g | 0g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0.47g | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.113g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.516mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.445mg | 0.841mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.536mg | 0.822mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.554mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.901mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.109g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef 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 ($)