Pork hock vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pork hock and chicken breast
- Pork hock has more zinc and vitamin B12, while chicken breast has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, potassium, and magnesium.
- Chicken breast's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 86% higher.
- Chicken breast contains 13 times less sodium than pork hock. Pork hock contains 1050mg of sodium, while chicken breast contains 79mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Pork, pickled pork hocks and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +416.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +487.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +310% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +37.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +147.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1243.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +202.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.11 g
Fats:
10.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.02 g
Other:
2.33 g
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +123.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.198 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +198.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.1mg | 14.782mg | 86% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.64mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 1050mg | 79mg | 42% |
| Protein | 19.11g | 33.44g | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 246mg | 27% |
| Choline | 95.9mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg | 1.04mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 1.08mg | 12% |
| Fats | 10.54g | 4.71g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.134g | 1.72g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.231g | 1.29g | 9% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 276mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 0.37µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 31mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.068mg | 0.125mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.054mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.198g | 1.07g | 1% |
| Folate | 1µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Calories | 171kcal | 187kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 91mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.51g | N/A |
| Calcium | 19mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.14mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 26.3µg | 26.2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.113g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.516mg | 1.412mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.325mg | 1.765mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.841mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.822mg | 2.836mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.925mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.554mg | 1.328mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.478mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.211mg | 1.037mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork hock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 971mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.941g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)