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Lamb ribs vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb ribs and Pork hock different?

  • Lamb ribs is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Potassium, and Iron, however, Pork hock is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb ribs is 72% higher.
  • Lamb ribs contains 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Pork hock. While Lamb ribs contains 6.75mg of Vitamin B3, Pork hock contains only 1.1mg.
  • Pork hock has less Saturated Fat.

Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Pork, pickled pork hocks are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
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2
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +40.4%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.7%
Contains more Potassium +476.6%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +46.6%
Contains more Copper +40.2%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Contains more Selenium +20.6%
Lamb ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 60% 15% 72% 24% 10% 96% 39% 3% 119%
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +40.4%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.7%
Contains more Potassium +476.6%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +46.6%
Contains more Copper +40.2%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Contains more Selenium +20.6%

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.
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
7
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3
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +513.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.9%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +337.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Lamb ribs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 23% 49% 127% 38% 26% 12% 279% 0%
Pork hock
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 4% 0% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 1% 64% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +513.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.9%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +337.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +70%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
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2
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Protein +10.5%
Contains more Fats +182.9%
Contains more Water +42%
Contains more Other +99.1%
Equal in Protein - 19.11
Lamb ribs
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
Pork hock
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 Protein +10.5%
Contains more Fats +182.9%
Contains more Water +42%
Contains more Other +99.1%
Equal in Protein - 19.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
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1
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.7%
Lamb ribs
47% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.17 g
Pork hock
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb ribs Pork hock Opinion
Protein 21.12g 19.11g Lamb ribs
Fats 29.82g 10.54g Lamb ribs
Calories 359kcal 171kcal Lamb ribs
Calcium 22mg 19mg Lamb ribs
Iron 1.6mg 1.14mg Lamb ribs
Magnesium 20mg 6mg Lamb ribs
Phosphorus 166mg 60mg Lamb ribs
Potassium 271mg 47mg Lamb ribs
Sodium 73mg 1050mg Lamb ribs
Zinc 3.49mg 2.38mg Lamb ribs
Copper 0.115mg 0.082mg Lamb ribs
Manganese 0.019mg 0.022mg Pork hock
Selenium 21.8µg 26.3µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.17mg Pork hock
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.08mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.068mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B3 6.75mg 1.1mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B5 0.63mg 0.344mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.064mg Lamb ribs
Folate 15µg 1µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B12 2.23µg 0.51µg Lamb ribs
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.038mg Lamb ribs
Threonine 0.904mg 0.516mg Lamb ribs
Isoleucine 1.019mg 0.325mg Lamb ribs
Leucine 1.642mg 0.841mg Lamb ribs
Lysine 1.865mg 0.822mg Lamb ribs
Methionine 0.542mg 0.211mg Lamb ribs
Phenylalanine 0.86mg 0.554mg Lamb ribs
Valine 1.139mg 0.478mg Lamb ribs
Histidine 0.669mg 0.211mg Lamb ribs
Cholesterol 97mg 89mg Pork hock
Trans Fat 0.113g Lamb ribs
Saturated Fat 12.77g 3.231g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 12.52g 5.134g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 2.17g 1.198g Lamb ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb ribs Pork hock
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Lamb ribs
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Lamb ribs
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.539g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 977mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Lamb ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174323/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.