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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 of 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.
Pork hock
Pork hock
5
:
5
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Iron +159.1%
Contains more Zinc +93.5%
Contains more Copper +54.7%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +1353.2%
Contains less Sodium -28.5%
Contains more Selenium +41.1%
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Canadian bacon unprepared
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 15% 103% 61% 98% 34% 18% 2% 203%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Iron +159.1%
Contains more Zinc +93.5%
Contains more Copper +54.7%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +1353.2%
Contains less Sodium -28.5%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Pork hock
Pork hock
2
:
8
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +538.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +557%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.6%
Contains more Folate +300%
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%
Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 3% 0% 128% 33% 136% 37% 56% 3% 47% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +538.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +557%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.6%
Contains more Folate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
1
:
4
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared
Contains more Fats +302.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Equal in Protein - 20.31
Equal in Water - 72.34
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
Canadian bacon unprepared
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 Fats +302.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Equal in Protein - 20.31
Equal in Water - 72.34

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
2
:
1
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +371%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.1%
Pork hock
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Canadian bacon unprepared
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.09 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.467 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +371%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.5%
Contains less Saturated 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 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 unprepared Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.34g Canadian bacon unprepared
Protein 19.11g 20.31g Canadian bacon unprepared
Fats 10.54g 2.62g Pork hock
Carbs 0g 1.34g Canadian bacon unprepared
Calories 171kcal 110kcal Pork hock
Sugar 0g 0.9g Pork hock
Calcium 19mg 6mg Pork hock
Iron 1.14mg 0.44mg Pork hock
Magnesium 6mg 20mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Phosphorus 60mg 240mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Potassium 47mg 683mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Sodium 1050mg 751mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Zinc 2.38mg 1.23mg Pork hock
Copper 0.082mg 0.053mg Pork hock
Manganese 0.022mg 0.015mg Pork hock
Selenium 26.3µg 37.1µg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.22mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin D 6IU Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin D 0.1µg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.511mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.141mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 7.227mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.61mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.241mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Folate 1µg 4µg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 0.37µg Pork hock
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.241mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Threonine 0.516mg 0.89mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0.958mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Leucine 0.841mg 1.666mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Lysine 0.822mg 1.8mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Methionine 0.211mg 0.555mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.841mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Valine 0.478mg 1.024mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Histidine 0.211mg 0.823mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Cholesterol 89mg 48mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Trans Fat 0.113g 0.007g Canadian bacon unprepared
Saturated Fat 3.231g 0.9g Canadian bacon unprepared
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon unprepared
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon unprepared
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Canadian bacon unprepared
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 1.09g Pork hock
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 0.467g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0.013g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g 0.366g Pork hock
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g 0.012g Pork hock
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon unprepared
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Canadian bacon unprepared

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork hock Canadian bacon unprepared
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
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 contains less Sodium?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
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.