Lamb loin vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lamb loin and pork hock
- Pork hock has less vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, zinc, vitamin B5, and potassium than lamb loin.
- Lamb loin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 71% more than pork hock.
- Lamb loin has 6 times more vitamin B3 than pork hock. While lamb loin has 7.1mg of vitamin B3, pork hock has only 1.1mg.
- Pork hock has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, 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 | +283.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +423.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +252.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +545.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +89% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +54.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +123.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +88.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.4% |
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.21µg | 0.51µg | 71% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 1050mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.1mg | 1.1mg | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 10.24g | 3.231g | 32% |
| Fats | 23.59g | 10.54g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 60mg | 17% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.068mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.12mg | 1.14mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.68g | 5.134g | 11% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 2.38mg | 9% |
| Calories | 309kcal | 171kcal | 7% |
| Protein | 22.55g | 19.11g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.65mg | 0.344mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 47mg | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.082mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.87g | 1.198g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.064mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 24.6µg | 26.3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 23µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 89mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 18mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.113g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.264mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 0.516mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.754mg | 0.841mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.991mg | 0.822mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.579mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.918mg | 0.554mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.217mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 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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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.009g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 986mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin 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 ($)
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.