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Pork hock vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pork hock and foie gras

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, copper, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5 in foie gras is higher than in pork hock.
  • Foie gras covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 370% more than pork hock.
  • Pork hock contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, pickled pork hocks and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked.

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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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more ZincZinc +158.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +268.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +193.6%
Contains more IronIron +382.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +387.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +445.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.3%

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% 7.7% 3.4% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 64% 0% 0.75% 0%
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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4252.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +339.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1743.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +5900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.088mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.06mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.6%
Contains more WaterWater +83.6%
Contains more FatsFats +315.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +30.9%

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
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +398.8%

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 Foie gras
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 9.4µg 370%
Vitamin A 23µg 1001µg 109%
Iron 1.14mg 5.5mg 55%
Fats 10.54g 43.84g 51%
Monounsaturated fat 5.134g 25.61g 51%
Saturated fat 3.231g 14.45g 51%
Copper 0.082mg 0.4mg 35%
Selenium 26.3µg 44µg 32%
Cholesterol 89mg 150mg 20%
Phosphorus 60mg 200mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.299mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 1.2mg 17%
Sodium 1050mg 697mg 15%
Protein 19.11g 11.4g 15%
Folate 1µg 60µg 15%
Calories 171kcal 462kcal 15%
Zinc 2.38mg 0.92mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 2.51mg 9%
Calcium 19mg 70mg 5%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.12mg 4%
Potassium 47mg 138mg 3%
Magnesium 6mg 13mg 2%
Carbs 0g 4.67g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 0.84g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.088mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.67g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.06mg 0%
Trans fat 0.113g N/A
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.516mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 0.841mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.822mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.478mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.211mg 0.303mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork hock Foie gras
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
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.219g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.