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Grouse vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between grouse and pork hock

  • Grouse has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and potassium, while pork hock has more zinc.
  • Grouse's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 100% higher.
  • Pork hock contains 20 times less Vitamin B6 than grouse. Grouse contains 1.275mg of Vitamin B6, while pork hock contains 0.064mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in grouse is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw 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.
Grouse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 5.7% 4.1% 43% 27% 65% 26% 137% 2.9% 143%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +561.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +281.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +280%
Contains more IronIron +96.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +366.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.5%

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.
Grouse
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.96% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.6% 3.4% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 64% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +954.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1892.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +468.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +375%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 g
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 ProteinProtein +35.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1097.7%
Contains more OtherOther +832%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~68.02g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
34% 54% 13%
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 -96%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12123.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +807.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouse Pork hock Opinion
Calories 112kcal 171kcal Pork hock
Protein 25.94g 19.11g Grouse
Fats 0.88g 10.54g Pork hock
Cholesterol 40mg 89mg Grouse
Magnesium 32mg 6mg Grouse
Calcium 5mg 19mg Pork hock
Potassium 311mg 47mg Grouse
Iron 0.58mg 1.14mg Pork hock
Copper 0.058mg 0.082mg Pork hock
Zinc 0.51mg 2.38mg Pork hock
Phosphorus 229mg 60mg Grouse
Sodium 50mg 1050mg Grouse
Vitamin A 16IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A 5µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.17mg Grouse
Manganese 0.016mg 0.022mg Pork hock
Selenium 26.3µg Pork hock
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.08mg Pork hock
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.068mg Grouse
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 1.1mg Grouse
Vitamin B5 0.344mg Pork hock
Vitamin B6 1.275mg 0.064mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 2.9µg 0.51µg Grouse
Folate 1µg Pork hock
Trans Fat 0g 0.113g Grouse
Saturated Fat 0.13g 3.231g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 0.042g 5.134g Pork hock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 1.198g Pork hock
Tryptophan 0.038mg Pork hock
Threonine 0.516mg Pork hock
Isoleucine 0.325mg Pork hock
Leucine 0.841mg Pork hock
Lysine 0.822mg Pork hock
Methionine 0.211mg Pork hock
Phenylalanine 0.554mg Pork hock
Valine 0.478mg Pork hock
Histidine 0.211mg Pork hock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Grouse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g Grouse
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g 0.042g Pork hock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Grouse
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g 0.986g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
74%
Grouse
13%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Grouse
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork hock
Pork hock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 1000mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.101g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/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.