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Pork hock vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork hock and Beef broiled?

  • Pork hock is richer in Selenium, while Beef broiled is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Beef broiled's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 89% higher.
  • Beef broiled has 15 times less Sodium than Pork hock. Pork hock has 1050mg of Sodium, while Beef broiled has 72mg.

We used Pork, pickled pork hocks and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +22.3%
Contains more Iron +128.1%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +230%
Contains more Potassium +576.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +165.1%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.085
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +22.3%
Contains more Iron +128.1%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +230%
Contains more Potassium +576.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +165.1%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.085

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +496.9%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +496.9%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +17.3%
Contains more Other +242.6%
Contains more Protein +35.7%
Contains more Fats +46.2%
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Water +17.3%
Contains more Other +242.6%
Contains more Protein +35.7%
Contains more Fats +46.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.9%
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Beef broiled Opinion
Protein 19.11g 25.93g Beef broiled
Fats 10.54g 15.41g Beef broiled
Calories 171kcal 250kcal Beef broiled
Calcium 19mg 18mg Pork hock
Iron 1.14mg 2.6mg Beef broiled
Magnesium 6mg 21mg Beef broiled
Phosphorus 60mg 198mg Beef broiled
Potassium 47mg 318mg Beef broiled
Sodium 1050mg 72mg Beef broiled
Zinc 2.38mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.082mg 0.085mg Beef broiled
Manganese 0.022mg 0.012mg Pork hock
Selenium 26.3µg 21.5µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 76IU 9IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 3µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.12mg Pork hock
Vitamin D 2IU Beef broiled
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.046mg Pork hock
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.176mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 5.378mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.658mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.382mg Beef broiled
Folate 1µg 9µg Beef broiled
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 2.64µg Beef broiled
Vitamin K 0µg 1.2µg Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.094mg Beef broiled
Threonine 0.516mg 0.72mg Beef broiled
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0.822mg Beef broiled
Leucine 0.841mg 1.45mg Beef broiled
Lysine 0.822mg 1.54mg Beef broiled
Methionine 0.211mg 0.478mg Beef broiled
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.725mg Beef broiled
Valine 0.478mg 0.914mg Beef broiled
Histidine 0.211mg 0.604mg Beef broiled
Cholesterol 89mg 88mg Beef broiled
Trans Fat 0.113g 0.572g Pork hock
Saturated Fat 3.231g 5.895g Pork hock
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Beef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 6.668g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 0.484g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g 0.044g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork hock Beef broiled
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
14%
Pork hock
52%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.664g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 978mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled 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 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. Pork hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.