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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 RAE, 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.
Contains more Zinc +158.7%
Contains more Calcium +268.4%
Contains more Iron +382.5%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +193.6%
Contains less Sodium -33.6%
Contains more Copper +387.8%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Contains more Selenium +67.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Zinc +158.7%
Contains more Calcium +268.4%
Contains more Iron +382.5%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +193.6%
Contains less Sodium -33.6%
Contains more Copper +387.8%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +4285.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +339.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +248.8%
Contains more Folate +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1743.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.088
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4285.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +339.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +248.8%
Contains more Folate +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1743.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.088
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +67.6%
Contains more Water +83.6%
Contains more Fats +315.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +30.9%
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 Protein +67.6%
Contains more Water +83.6%
Contains more Fats +315.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +30.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +398.8%
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Protein 19.11g 11.4g Pork hock
Fats 10.54g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Calories 171kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Calcium 19mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 1.14mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 6mg 13mg Foie gras
Phosphorus 60mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 47mg 138mg Foie gras
Sodium 1050mg 697mg Foie gras
Zinc 2.38mg 0.92mg Pork hock
Copper 0.082mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.022mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 26.3µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 76IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.17mg Pork hock
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 2.51mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.06mg Pork hock
Folate 1µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.516mg 0.507mg Pork hock
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 0.841mg 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.822mg 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.211mg 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.478mg 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.211mg 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 89mg 150mg Pork hock
Trans Fat 0.113g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 3.231g 14.45g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 0.84g 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

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Pork hock Foie gras
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Pork hock
138%
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.