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Pork hock vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork hock and Pork Meat different?

  • Pork Meat has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Potassium than Pork hock.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pork Meat is 73% higher.
  • Pork hock contains 18 times more Sodium than Pork Meat. While Pork hock contains 1050mg of Sodium, Pork Meat contains only 57mg.

Pork, pickled pork hocks and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, 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.
Pork hock
Pork hock
2
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8
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Manganese +69.2%
Contains more Magnesium +383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +345%
Contains more Potassium +795.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Copper +35.4%
Contains more Selenium +45.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.15
Equal in Zinc - 2.42
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Pork Meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Manganese +69.2%
Contains more Magnesium +383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +345%
Contains more Potassium +795.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Copper +35.4%
Contains more Selenium +45.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.15
Equal in Zinc - 2.42

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
:
7
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +112.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +469.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +575.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1054.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.8%
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%
Pork Meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +112.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +469.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +575.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1054.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
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2
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
Contains more Fats +200.3%
Contains more Other +167.8%
Contains more Protein +36.9%
Equal in Water - 69.45
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
Pork Meat
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Fats +200.3%
Contains more Other +167.8%
Contains more Protein +36.9%
Equal in Water - 69.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
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1
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +284.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%
Pork hock
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Pork Meat
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +284.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Pork Meat Opinion
Protein 19.11g 26.17g Pork Meat
Fats 10.54g 3.51g Pork hock
Calories 171kcal 143kcal Pork hock
Calcium 19mg 6mg Pork hock
Iron 1.14mg 1.15mg Pork Meat
Magnesium 6mg 29mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 60mg 267mg Pork Meat
Potassium 47mg 421mg Pork Meat
Sodium 1050mg 57mg Pork Meat
Zinc 2.38mg 2.42mg Pork Meat
Copper 0.082mg 0.111mg Pork Meat
Manganese 0.022mg 0.013mg Pork hock
Selenium 26.3µg 38.2µg Pork Meat
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.08mg Pork hock
Vitamin D 10IU Pork Meat
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pork Meat
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.95mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.387mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 7.432mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 1.012mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.739mg Pork Meat
Folate 1µg 0µg Pork hock
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 0.57µg Pork Meat
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.275mg Pork Meat
Threonine 0.516mg 1.175mg Pork Meat
Isoleucine 0.325mg 1.288mg Pork Meat
Leucine 0.841mg 2.229mg Pork Meat
Lysine 0.822mg 2.427mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.211mg 0.721mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 1.1mg Pork Meat
Valine 0.478mg 1.367mg Pork Meat
Histidine 0.211mg 1.13mg Pork Meat
Cholesterol 89mg 73mg Pork Meat
Trans Fat 0.113g 0.033g Pork Meat
Saturated Fat 3.231g 1.198g Pork Meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 1.334g Pork hock
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 0.506g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0.013g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g 0.411g Pork hock
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g 0.013g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork hock Pork Meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
65%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 993mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.033g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat 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)

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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.