Ham vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Ham and Pork hock
- Ham has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, however, Pork hock has more Selenium.
- Ham's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 56% more.
- Ham has 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Pork hock. Ham has 0.4mg of Vitamin B6, while Pork hock has 0.064mg.
- Pork hock is lower in Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted 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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +510.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +226.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +137.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.9% |
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 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +842.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +197.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +265.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +27.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.6% |
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Protein
~19.11g
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Water
~68.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -44% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +96% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +121.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 145kcal | 171kcal |
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| Protein | 20.93g | 19.11g |
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| Fats | 5.53g | 10.54g |
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| Net carbs | 1.5g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.5g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 89mg |
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| Vitamin D | 32IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 287mg | 47mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.14mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 2.88mg | 2.38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 196mg | 60mg |
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| Sodium | 1203mg | 1050mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 76IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 23µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 26.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.068mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 1.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.344mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 0.51µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.113g |
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| Choline | 85.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.81g | 3.231g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.62g | 5.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 1.198g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.038mg |
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| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0.516mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0.325mg |
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| Leucine | 1.661mg | 0.841mg |
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| Lysine | 1.775mg | 0.822mg |
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| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.211mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.554mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.478mg |
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| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.211mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g |
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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
45%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork hock contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.421g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham 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)