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Pork hock vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pork hock and Brotwurst

  • Pork hock has more Selenium, and Vitamin B5, however, Brotwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Brotwurst covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 64% more than Pork hock.
  • Pork hock has 6 times more Vitamin B5 than Brotwurst. While Pork hock has 0.344mg of Vitamin B5, Brotwurst has only 0.06mg.
  • Brotwurst has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, pickled pork hocks and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link.

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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.
Pork hock
Pork hock
5
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5
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Iron +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Selenium +54.7%
Contains more Calcium +152.6%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.3%
Contains more Potassium +497.9%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.03
Equal in Sodium - 1112
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Brotwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Contains more Iron +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Selenium +54.7%
Contains more Calcium +152.6%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.3%
Contains more Potassium +497.9%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.03
Equal in Sodium - 1112
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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.
Pork hock
Pork hock
2
:
8
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +302%
Pork hock
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%
Brotwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 9% 0% 63% 54% 62% 4% 30% 4% 257% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +302%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
2
:
3
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Protein +33.6%
Contains more Water +32.6%
Contains more Fats +163.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +55.4%
Pork hock
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
Brotwurst
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more Protein +33.6%
Contains more Water +32.6%
Contains more Fats +163.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +55.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
1
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2
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.2%
Pork hock
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Brotwurst
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.2%

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 Brotwurst
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Brotwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.98g Brotwurst
Protein 19.11g 14.3g Pork hock
Fats 10.54g 27.8g Brotwurst
Carbs 0g 2.98g Brotwurst
Calories 171kcal 323kcal Brotwurst
Sugar 0g 2.98g Pork hock
Calcium 19mg 48mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.14mg 1.03mg Pork hock
Magnesium 6mg 16mg Brotwurst
Phosphorus 60mg 134mg Brotwurst
Potassium 47mg 281mg Brotwurst
Sodium 1050mg 1112mg Pork hock
Zinc 2.38mg 2.1mg Pork hock
Copper 0.082mg 0.08mg Pork hock
Manganese 0.022mg 0.04mg Brotwurst
Selenium 26.3µg 17µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.25mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.23mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 3.3mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.06mg Pork hock
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.13mg Brotwurst
Folate 1µg 5µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 2.05µg Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.13mg Brotwurst
Threonine 0.516mg 0.6mg Brotwurst
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0.61mg Brotwurst
Leucine 0.841mg 1.08mg Brotwurst
Lysine 0.822mg 1.14mg Brotwurst
Methionine 0.211mg 0.37mg Brotwurst
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.54mg Pork hock
Valine 0.478mg 0.68mg Brotwurst
Histidine 0.211mg 0.44mg Brotwurst
Cholesterol 89mg 63mg Brotwurst
Trans Fat 0.113g Brotwurst
Saturated Fat 3.231g 9.93g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 13.34g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 2.83g Brotwurst
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
40%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork hock
Pork hock contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.699g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.