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Pork hock vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork hock and Bockwurst

  • Pork hock is richer in Selenium, yet Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Bockwurst is 59% higher.
  • Pork hock contains 2 times more Selenium than Bockwurst. Pork hock contains 26.3µg of Selenium, while Bockwurst contains 11.3µg.
  • Bockwurst contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Pork, pickled pork hocks and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw.

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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 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more ZincZinc +15%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +132.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +474.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +22%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +677.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.15mg

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% 4.6% 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 11% 15% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +242.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +410.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +490.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.2%
Contains more WaterWater +24.9%
Contains more FatsFats +145.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +15%

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
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +155.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Bockwurst Opinion
Calories 171kcal 301kcal Bockwurst
Protein 19.11g 14.03g Pork hock
Fats 10.54g 25.87g Bockwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 0g 1.95g Bockwurst
Carbs 0g 2.95g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 89mg 93mg Pork hock
Magnesium 6mg 26mg Bockwurst
Calcium 19mg 41mg Bockwurst
Potassium 47mg 270mg Bockwurst
Iron 1.14mg 1.15mg Bockwurst
Sugar 0g 1.33g Pork hock
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Copper 0.082mg 0.1mg Bockwurst
Zinc 2.38mg 2.07mg Pork hock
Phosphorus 60mg 169mg Bockwurst
Sodium 1050mg 756mg Bockwurst
Vitamin A 76IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 23µg 15µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.38mg Bockwurst
Manganese 0.022mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 26.3µg 11.3µg Pork hock
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.193mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.233mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 5.616mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.891mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.378mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 0.86µg Bockwurst
Vitamin K 0µg 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 1µg 17µg Bockwurst
Trans Fat 0.113g Bockwurst
Choline 46.4mg Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 3.231g 10.256g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 2.328g Bockwurst
Tryptophan 0.038mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.516mg 0.613mg Bockwurst
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0.677mg Bockwurst
Leucine 0.841mg 1.107mg Bockwurst
Lysine 0.822mg 1.166mg Bockwurst
Methionine 0.211mg 0.333mg Bockwurst
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.556mg Bockwurst
Valine 0.478mg 0.767mg Bockwurst
Histidine 0.211mg 0.513mg Bockwurst
Fructose 0g 0.01g Bockwurst
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
54%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
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 hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/nutrients
  2. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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