Pork hock vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pork hock and beef tenderloin?
- The amount of vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and potassium in beef tenderloin is higher than in pork hock.
- Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 81% more.
- Beef tenderloin contains 18 times less sodium than pork hock. Pork hock contains 1050mg of sodium, while beef tenderloin contains 57mg.
We used Pork, pickled pork hocks and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted types 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.8% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +266.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +604.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +172.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +69.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +238.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +37.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +282.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +172.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +290.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +382.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 2.46µg | 81% |
Sodium | 1050mg | 57mg | 43% |
Saturated fat | 3.231g | 9.72g | 29% |
Iron | 1.14mg | 3.11mg | 25% |
Fats | 10.54g | 24.6g | 22% |
Phosphorus | 60mg | 203mg | 20% |
Choline | 91mg | 17% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.068mg | 0.26mg | 15% |
Zinc | 2.38mg | 4.03mg | 15% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.25mg | 14% |
Monounsaturated fat | 5.134g | 10.27g | 13% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.1mg | 3mg | 12% |
Protein | 19.11g | 23.9g | 10% |
Calories | 171kcal | 324kcal | 8% |
Potassium | 47mg | 331mg | 8% |
Selenium | 26.3µg | 22.9µg | 6% |
Copper | 0.082mg | 0.123mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 6mg | 22mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 23µg | 0µg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
Folate | 1µg | 8µg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.198g | 1g | 1% |
Cholesterol | 89mg | 85mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
Calcium | 19mg | 9mg | 1% |
Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.113g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.516mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.325mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.841mg | 1.889mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.822mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.554mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.478mg | 1.163mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.211mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.11 g
Fats:
10.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.02 g
Other:
2.33 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
Contains more WaterWater | +40.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +133.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +34.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.198 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100% |