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Pork hock vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork hock and Mortadella different?

  • Pork hock is richer in Selenium, while Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11764% more than Pork hock.
  • Pork hock contains 2 times more Cholesterol than Mortadella. Pork hock contains 89mg of Cholesterol, while Mortadella contains 56mg.

Pork, pickled pork hocks and Mortadella, beef, pork types were 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.
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 7.9% 5.4% 14% 53% 20% 57% 42% 163% 3.9% 123%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +246.8%
Contains more IronIron +22.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg

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% 4.6% 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 0% 0% 4.4% 30% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +224900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +190.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.7%
Contains more WaterWater +30.1%
Contains more FatsFats +140.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +24%

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
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.12 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +121.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +160.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Mortadella Opinion
Calories 171kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Protein 19.11g 16.37g Pork hock
Fats 10.54g 25.39g Mortadella
Net carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Cholesterol 89mg 56mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Magnesium 6mg 11mg Mortadella
Calcium 19mg 18mg Pork hock
Potassium 47mg 163mg Mortadella
Iron 1.14mg 1.4mg Mortadella
Copper 0.082mg 0.06mg Pork hock
Zinc 2.38mg 2.1mg Pork hock
Phosphorus 60mg 97mg Mortadella
Sodium 1050mg 1246mg Pork hock
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Pork hock
Vitamin A 23µg 0µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Manganese 0.022mg 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 26.3µg 22.6µg Pork hock
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 2.673mg Mortadella
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.13mg Mortadella
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Mortadella
Folate 1µg 3µg Mortadella
Trans Fat 0.113g Mortadella
Choline 72.2mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 3.231g 9.51g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 3.12g Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.516mg 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 0.841mg 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 0.822mg 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.211mg 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.478mg 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.211mg 0.52mg Mortadella
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork hock Mortadella
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
2747%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork hock
Pork hock contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.