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Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved and pork hock different?

  • Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved has more selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2 than pork hock.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved is 71% higher.
  • Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved contains 10 times more vitamin B3 than pork hock. While pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved contains 10.714mg of vitamin B3, pork hock contains only 1.1mg.
  • Pork hock has less saturated fat.

Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 3.9% 46% 43% 39% 96% 167% 233% 3% 355%
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 +466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1017%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +548.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +147.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.14mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.022mg

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% 9.6% 0% 139% 59% 201% 70% 118% 125% 0% 0% 58%
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% 7.7% 3.4% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 64% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +592.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +277.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +874%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +239.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +701.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +96.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 34% 20% 6%
Protein: 39.01 g
Fats: 34.12 g
Carbs: 0.48 g
Water: 20.38 g
Other: 6.01 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 +104.1%
Contains more FatsFats +223.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +157.9%
Contains more WaterWater +233.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 47% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.644 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 15.235 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.602 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 +196.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +367.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved Pork hock DV% diff.
Selenium 65.1µg 26.3µg 71%
Vitamin B3 10.714mg 1.1mg 60%
Phosphorus 389mg 60mg 47%
Protein 39.01g 19.11g 40%
Vitamin B1 0.554mg 0.08mg 40%
Saturated fat 11.644g 3.231g 38%
Fats 34.12g 10.54g 36%
Vitamin B6 0.513mg 0.064mg 35%
Sodium 1783mg 1050mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.602g 1.198g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 15.235g 5.134g 25%
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.51µg 20%
Choline 107.2mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.167mg 0.344mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.068mg 15%
Calories 476kcal 171kcal 15%
Potassium 525mg 47mg 14%
Zinc 3.51mg 2.38mg 10%
Magnesium 34mg 6mg 7%
Cholesterol 111mg 89mg 7%
Copper 0.117mg 0.082mg 4%
Vitamin A 23µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.17mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 19mg 1%
Carbs 0.48g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.48g 0g N/A
Iron 1.14mg 1.14mg 0%
Manganese 0.023mg 0.022mg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.119g 0.113g N/A
Tryptophan 0.464mg 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 1.716mg 0.516mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.847mg 0.325mg 0%
Leucine 3.211mg 0.841mg 0%
Lysine 3.47mg 0.822mg 0%
Methionine 1.069mg 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.621mg 0.554mg 0%
Valine 1.973mg 0.478mg 0%
Histidine 1.587mg 0.211mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.199g 0.042g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.024g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.031g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.212g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.787g 0.986g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved Pork hock
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
60%
Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved
13%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
101%
Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved
Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved
Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved
Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork hock
Pork hock contains less Sodium (difference - 733mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.413g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168321/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.