Pork hock vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pork hock and beef ribs
- Pork hock is richer in selenium, yet beef ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef ribs is 76% higher.
- Pork hock contains 16 times more sodium than beef ribs. Pork hock contains 1050mg of sodium, while beef ribs contain 64mg.
Food types used in this article are Pork, pickled pork hocks and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +90% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +517% |
| Contains more IronIron | +104.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +186.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +179.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +230.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +259.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +356.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +282% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +189.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +154% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 2.33µg | 76% |
| Sodium | 1050mg | 64mg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 3.231g | 12.29g | 41% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 5.76mg | 31% |
| Fats | 10.54g | 30.49g | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.134g | 13.04g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 172mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.1mg | 3.64mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 2.33mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.23mg | 13% |
| Calories | 171kcal | 372kcal | 10% |
| Selenium | 26.3µg | 21.2µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.068mg | 0.19mg | 9% |
| Protein | 19.11g | 22.8g | 7% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 290mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Folate | 1µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.198g | 1.05g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.088mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 85mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.113g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.516mg | 0.996mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.325mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.841mg | 1.802mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.822mg | 1.897mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.554mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.478mg | 1.109mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.211mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.059g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 986mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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