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Pork hock vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pork hock and Corned beef

  • Corned beef is higher than Pork hock in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Corned beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 47% more than Pork hock.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pork hock is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, pickled pork hocks and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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
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8
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Iron +63.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.3%
Contains more Potassium +208.5%
Contains more Zinc +92.4%
Contains more Copper +87.8%
Contains more Selenium +24.7%
Equal in Sodium - 973
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Corned beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Iron +63.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.3%
Contains more Potassium +208.5%
Contains more Zinc +92.4%
Contains more Copper +87.8%
Contains more Selenium +24.7%
Equal in Sodium - 973
Equal in Manganese - 0.022

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
3
:
8
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +259.4%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.16
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%
Corned beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +259.4%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
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3
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Water +13.8%
Contains more Fats +80.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +11.2%
Equal in Protein - 18.17
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
Corned beef
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more Water +13.8%
Contains more Fats +80.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +11.2%
Equal in Protein - 18.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
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1
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains less Saturated Fat -49%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.6%
Pork hock
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Corned beef
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Corned beef Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.47g Corned beef
Protein 19.11g 18.17g Pork hock
Fats 10.54g 18.98g Corned beef
Carbs 0g 0.47g Corned beef
Calories 171kcal 251kcal Corned beef
Calcium 19mg 8mg Pork hock
Iron 1.14mg 1.86mg Corned beef
Magnesium 6mg 12mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 60mg 125mg Corned beef
Potassium 47mg 145mg Corned beef
Sodium 1050mg 973mg Corned beef
Zinc 2.38mg 4.58mg Corned beef
Copper 0.082mg 0.154mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg
Selenium 26.3µg 32.8µg Corned beef
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.16mg Pork hock
Vitamin D 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.026mg Pork hock
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.17mg Corned beef
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 3.03mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.42mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.23mg Corned beef
Folate 1µg 6µg Corned beef
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 1.63µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.119mg Corned beef
Threonine 0.516mg 0.726mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0.827mg Corned beef
Leucine 0.841mg 1.445mg Corned beef
Lysine 0.822mg 1.536mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.211mg 0.473mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.718mg Corned beef
Valine 0.478mg 0.901mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.211mg 0.58mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 89mg 98mg Pork hock
Trans Fat 0.113g Corned beef
Saturated Fat 3.231g 6.34g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 9.22g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 0.67g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork hock Corned beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
14%
Pork hock
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.109g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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 ($)

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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.