Pork hock vs. Lamb ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pork hock and Lamb ribs different?
- Pork hock is higher in Selenium, however, Lamb ribs is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Potassium, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb ribs is 72% higher.
- Pork hock contains 14 times more Sodium than Lamb ribs. While Pork hock contains 1050mg of Sodium, Lamb ribs contains only 73mg.
Pork, pickled pork hocks and Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted are the varieties used 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 ManganeseManganese | +15.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +476.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +176.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +208.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +513.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +83.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +337.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +42% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +99.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +182.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -74.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +143.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 171kcal | 359kcal |
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| Protein | 19.11g | 21.12g |
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| Fats | 10.54g | 29.82g |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 97mg |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 47mg | 271mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.6mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.115mg |
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| Zinc | 2.38mg | 3.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 166mg |
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| Sodium | 1050mg | 73mg |
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| Vitamin A | 76IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 23µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 26.3µg | 21.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.068mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.1mg | 6.75mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 2.23µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 15µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.113g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.231g | 12.77g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.134g | 12.52g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.198g | 2.17g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.247mg |
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| Threonine | 0.516mg | 0.904mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.325mg | 1.019mg |
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| Leucine | 0.841mg | 1.642mg |
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| Lysine | 0.822mg | 1.865mg |
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| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.542mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.554mg | 0.86mg |
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| Valine | 0.478mg | 1.139mg |
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| Histidine | 0.211mg | 0.669mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g |
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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
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43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.539g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 977mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)