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

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How are pork hock and canadian bacon unprepared different?

  • Pork hock is richer in zinc, while canadian bacon unprepared is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, selenium, potassium, and vitamin B6.
  • Canadian bacon unprepared covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 38% more than pork hock.
  • Pork hock contains 4 times more saturated fat than canadian bacon unprepared. Pork hock contains 3.231g of saturated fat, while canadian bacon unprepared contains 0.9g.

Pork, pickled pork hocks and Canadian bacon, unprepared types were used 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 14% 1.8% 60% 17% 18% 34% 103% 98% 2% 202%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +216.7%
Contains more IronIron +159.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1353.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.1%

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% 4.4% 1.5% 128% 33% 136% 37% 56% 46% 0% 3% 42%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +538.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +557%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +276.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
20% 3% 72% 3%
Protein: 20.31 g
Fats: 2.62 g
Carbs: 1.34 g
Water: 72.34 g
Other: 3.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +302.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +45.5%
~equal in Protein ~20.31g
~equal in Water ~72.34g

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
37% 44% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.09 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.467 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +371%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +156.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.1%

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 unprepared
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 unprepared DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 7.227mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.511mg 36%
Phosphorus 60mg 240mg 26%
Selenium 26.3µg 37.1µg 20%
Potassium 47mg 683mg 19%
Cholesterol 89mg 48mg 14%
Choline 76.1mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.241mg 14%
Sodium 1050mg 751mg 13%
Fats 10.54g 2.62g 12%
Saturated fat 3.231g 0.9g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 5.134g 1.09g 10%
Zinc 2.38mg 1.23mg 10%
Iron 1.14mg 0.44mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 0.37µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.141mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.61mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 0.467g 5%
Calories 171kcal 110kcal 3%
Vitamin A 23µg 0µg 3%
Copper 0.082mg 0.053mg 3%
Magnesium 6mg 20mg 3%
Protein 19.11g 20.31g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 19mg 6mg 1%
Folate 1µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Carbs 0g 1.34g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.34g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.9g N/A
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.22mg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.015mg 0%
Trans fat 0.113g 0.007g N/A
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.241mg 0%
Threonine 0.516mg 0.89mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0.958mg 0%
Leucine 0.841mg 1.666mg 0%
Lysine 0.822mg 1.8mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.555mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.841mg 0%
Valine 0.478mg 1.024mg 0%
Histidine 0.211mg 0.823mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g 0.366g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork hock Canadian bacon unprepared
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Pork hock
37%
Canadian bacon unprepared
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
55%
Canadian bacon unprepared

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.331g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared 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 unprepared - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167869/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.