Ground beef vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ground beef and pork hock
- Ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2; however, pork hock is higher in selenium.
- Ground beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 83% more than pork hock.
- Ground beef has 5 times more vitamin B6 than pork hock. While ground beef has 0.311mg of vitamin B6, pork hock has only 0.064mg.
- Pork hock has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 | +183.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +73.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +412.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +99.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +145.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +176.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.7% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +151.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +266% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +385.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +388.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
19.11 g
Fats:
10.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.02 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.5% |
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Other
~2.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 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 | +42.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +193.6% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.51µg | 83% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 1050mg | 42% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 2.38mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.064mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 1.1mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 60mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.14mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 26.3µg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 3.231g | 13% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Protein | 23.87g | 19.11g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.068mg | 8% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 10.54g | 7% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 47mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 1.198g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 5.134g | 5% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 171kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.344mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 23µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 89mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | 0.113g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.516mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0.841mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0.822mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.554mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0g | 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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| 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
46%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.842g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 977mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground 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 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.