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Pork hock vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork hock and Canadian bacon?

  • Canadian bacon has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5 than Pork hock.
  • Canadian bacon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 56% higher.
  • Canadian bacon has 3 times less Saturated Fat than Pork hock. Pork hock has 3.231g of Saturated Fat, while Canadian bacon has 1.039g.

We used Pork, pickled pork hocks and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +103.6%
Contains more Zinc +37.6%
Contains more Copper +30.2%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +415%
Contains more Potassium +2025.5%
Contains more Selenium +91.6%
Equal in Sodium - 993
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +103.6%
Contains more Zinc +37.6%
Contains more Copper +30.2%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +415%
Contains more Potassium +2025.5%
Contains more Selenium +91.6%
Equal in Sodium - 993

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +736.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +808%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 6% 0% 168% 43% 188% 44% 65% 3% 54% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +736.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +808%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +279.1%
Contains more Protein +48.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +97.9%
Equal in Water - 62.5
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
28% 3% 2% 63% 5%
Protein: 28.31 g
Fats: 2.78 g
Carbs: 1.8 g
Water: 62.5 g
Other: 4.61 g
Contains more Fats +279.1%
Contains more Protein +48.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +97.9%
Equal in Water - 62.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +309.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.8%
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +309.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.8%

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 Canadian bacon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Canadian bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Protein 19.11g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 10.54g 2.78g Pork hock
Carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Calories 171kcal 146kcal Pork hock
Sugar 0g 1.2g Pork hock
Calcium 19mg 7mg Pork hock
Iron 1.14mg 0.56mg Pork hock
Magnesium 6mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 60mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 47mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 1050mg 993mg Canadian bacon
Zinc 2.38mg 1.73mg Pork hock
Copper 0.082mg 0.063mg Pork hock
Manganese 0.022mg 0.016mg Pork hock
Selenium 26.3µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.185mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.28mg Canadian bacon
Folate 1µg 4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 0.43µg Pork hock
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 0.516mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 0.325mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 0.841mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 0.822mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.211mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 0.478mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.211mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 89mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.113g 0.008g Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 3.231g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 1.255g Pork hock
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 0.485g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0.014g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g 0.36g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g 0.011g Pork hock
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Canadian bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork hock Canadian bacon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Pork hock
48%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.192g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon 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. Canadian bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168383/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.