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

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The main differences between Lamb shoulder and Pork hock

  • Lamb shoulder is richer than Pork hock in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb shoulder is 85% higher.
  • Lamb shoulder contains 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Pork hock. Lamb shoulder contains 6.66mg of Vitamin B3, while Pork hock contains 1.1mg.
  • Pork hock contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
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 +283.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +451.1%
Contains more IronIron +78.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +205%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
~equal in Calcium ~19mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.022mg
~equal in Selenium ~26.3µg

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.
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% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +505.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.4%
~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
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 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 +17.9%
Contains more FatsFats +92%
Contains more WaterWater +21.6%
Contains more OtherOther +77.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +61.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb shoulder Pork hock Opinion
Calories 279kcal 171kcal Lamb shoulder
Protein 22.53g 19.11g Lamb shoulder
Fats 20.24g 10.54g Lamb shoulder
Cholesterol 92mg 89mg Pork hock
Magnesium 23mg 6mg Lamb shoulder
Calcium 18mg 19mg Pork hock
Potassium 259mg 47mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 2.03mg 1.14mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.113mg 0.082mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 4.48mg 2.38mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 183mg 60mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 65mg 1050mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A 0µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.17mg Pork hock
Manganese 0.021mg 0.022mg Pork hock
Selenium 25.4µg 26.3µg Pork hock
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.08mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.068mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 1.1mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.344mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.064mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.51µg Lamb shoulder
Folate 20µg 1µg Lamb shoulder
Trans Fat 0.113g Lamb shoulder
Saturated Fat 8.74g 3.231g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g 5.134g Lamb shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 1.198g Lamb shoulder
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.038mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.964mg 0.516mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 1.087mg 0.325mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.753mg 0.841mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.99mg 0.822mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.578mg 0.211mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.554mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.216mg 0.478mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.714mg 0.211mg Lamb shoulder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb shoulder Pork hock
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
47%
Lamb shoulder
13%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.509g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 985mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder 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 ($)
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.

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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.