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Pork hock vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork hock and Chorizo?

  • Pork hock is higher in Selenium, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 62% more.
  • Pork hock has less Saturated Fat.

We used Pork, pickled pork hocks and Chorizo, pork and beef 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.
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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +746.8%
Contains more IronIron +39.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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% 4.6% 3.4% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 64% 0% 0.75% 0%
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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% 45% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +366.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +728.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +292.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more WaterWater +113.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.1%
Contains more FatsFats +263.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +68.2%

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
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +258.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +188.8%

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 Chorizo
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Chorizo Opinion
Calories 171kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Protein 19.11g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 10.54g 38.27g Chorizo
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Cholesterol 89mg 88mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 6mg 18mg Chorizo
Calcium 19mg 8mg Pork hock
Potassium 47mg 398mg Chorizo
Iron 1.14mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Copper 0.082mg 0.08mg Pork hock
Zinc 2.38mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 60mg 150mg Chorizo
Sodium 1050mg 1235mg Pork hock
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Pork hock
Vitamin A 23µg 0µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.022mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 26.3µg 21.1µg Pork hock
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Folate 1µg 2µg Chorizo
Trans Fat 0.113g Chorizo
Choline 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 3.231g 14.38g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 3.46g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.516mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.325mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 0.841mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 0.822mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.211mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.478mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.211mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork hock Chorizo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Pork hock
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork hock
Pork hock contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.149g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.