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Ostrich vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ostrich and Pork hock

  • Ostrich is richer than Pork hock in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ostrich is 239% higher.
  • Ostrich contains 9 times more Vitamin B6 than Pork hock. Ostrich contains 0.545mg of Vitamin B6, while Pork hock contains 0.064mg.
  • Ostrich contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Ostrich, tip trimmed, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
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 +316.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +670.2%
Contains more IronIron +144.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +318.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +216.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.8%

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% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 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 EVitamin E +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +549.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +283.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +751.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1125.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~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
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 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 +49.1%
Contains more FatsFats +310.1%
Contains more OtherOther +441.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~68.02g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +429.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +172.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Pork hock Opinion
Calories 145kcal 171kcal Pork hock
Protein 28.49g 19.11g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 10.54g Pork hock
Cholesterol 85mg 89mg Ostrich
Magnesium 25mg 6mg Ostrich
Calcium 6mg 19mg Pork hock
Potassium 362mg 47mg Ostrich
Iron 2.79mg 1.14mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.082mg Ostrich
Zinc 4.85mg 2.38mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 60mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 1050mg Ostrich
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A 0µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.17mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg 0.022mg Pork hock
Selenium 37.5µg 26.3µg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.08mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.068mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 1.1mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.344mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.064mg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.51µg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 1µg Ostrich
Trans Fat 0.113g Ostrich
Saturated Fat 1g 3.231g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 5.134g Pork hock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1.198g Pork hock
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.038mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg 0.516mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.325mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 0.841mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 0.822mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.211mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.554mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 0.478mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.211mg Ostrich
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
Ostrich 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
97%
Ostrich
13%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 970mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.231g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich 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 ($)

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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.