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Lamb vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb and Pork hock

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B5 in Lamb is higher than in Pork hock.
  • Lamb covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 85% more than Pork hock.
  • Pork hock has 7 times less Potassium than Lamb. Lamb has 310mg of Potassium, while Pork hock has 47mg.
  • Pork hock contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
Lamb
8
:
1
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Iron +64.9%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.3%
Contains more Potassium +559.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +87.4%
Contains more Copper +45.1%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Equal in Selenium - 26.3
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Contains more Iron +64.9%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.3%
Contains more Potassium +559.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +87.4%
Contains more Copper +45.1%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Equal in Selenium - 26.3

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
Lamb
9
:
2
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +505.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.1%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.4%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +505.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.1%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
2
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Protein +28.3%
Contains more Fats +98.7%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Contains more Other +184.1%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +28.3%
Contains more Fats +98.7%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Contains more Other +184.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
1
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 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 +71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Pork hock Opinion
Protein 24.52g 19.11g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 10.54g Lamb
Calories 294kcal 171kcal Lamb
Calcium 17mg 19mg Pork hock
Iron 1.88mg 1.14mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 6mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 60mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 47mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 1050mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 2.38mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.082mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg
Selenium 26.4µg 26.3µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.17mg Pork hock
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.08mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.068mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 1.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.344mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.064mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 1µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.51µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.038mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.516mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.325mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.841mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.822mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.211mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.554mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.478mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.211mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 89mg Pork hock
Trans Fat 0.113g Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 3.231g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 5.134g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1.198g Lamb
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 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
52%
Lamb
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
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 - 5.599g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 978mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb 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)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.