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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
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.
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%
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% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
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%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 54% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.198 g
46% 49% 5%
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%

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 tenderloin
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Beef tenderloin 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork hock Beef tenderloin
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
13%
Pork hock
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.489g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 993mg)
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 ($)
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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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 tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.