Pork hock vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pork hock and Chicken meat?
- Pork hock is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Chicken meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
- Chicken meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 46% more.
- Chicken meat contains 13 times less Sodium than Pork hock. Pork hock contains 1050mg of Sodium, while Chicken meat contains 82mg.
We used Pork, pickled pork hocks and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +283.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +374.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +203.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +111.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +147.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +671.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +199.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-765.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -14.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~5.34g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 171kcal | 239kcal |
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| Protein | 19.11g | 27.3g |
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| Fats | 10.54g | 13.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 47mg | 223mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.26mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 2.38mg | 1.94mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 182mg |
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| Sodium | 1050mg | 82mg |
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| Vitamin A | 76IU | 161IU |
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| Vitamin A | 23µg | 48µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.27mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 26.3µg | 23.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.068mg | 0.168mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.1mg | 8.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.113g |
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| Choline | 65.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.231g | 3.79g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.134g | 5.34g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.198g | 2.97g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.305mg |
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| Threonine | 0.516mg | 1.128mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.325mg | 1.362mg |
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| Leucine | 0.841mg | 1.986mg |
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| Lysine | 0.822mg | 2.223mg |
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| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.726mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.554mg | 1.061mg |
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| Valine | 0.478mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.211mg | 0.802mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
13%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.559g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 968mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat 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 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.