Pork hock vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork hock and mutton different?
- Mutton has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5 than pork hock.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mutton is 164% higher.
- Pork hock contains 8 times more sodium than mutton. While pork hock contains 1050mg of sodium, mutton contains only 135mg.
Pork, pickled pork hocks and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) 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 CalciumCalcium | +90% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +416.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +770.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +317.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +149.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +353.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +370.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +341.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +492.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +160.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +489.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +770.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +26% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fats
~11.09g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.2% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 4.44µg | 164% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 4.76mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1050mg | 135mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.1mg | 6.52mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 5.93mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 272mg | 30% |
| Protein | 19.11g | 33.43g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.377mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 26.3µg | 38µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.068mg | 0.3mg | 18% |
| Choline | 100.6mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 47mg | 409mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg | 0.897mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.231g | 5.142g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 109mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 31mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.198g | 0.814g | 3% |
| Calories | 171kcal | 234kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.134g | 4.459g | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Fats | 10.54g | 11.09g | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.08g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Folate | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.113g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.516mg | 1.403mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.325mg | 1.588mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.841mg | 2.764mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.822mg | 2.999mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.554mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.478mg | 1.678mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.211mg | 0.975mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g | 0.147g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.025g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
77%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.911g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 915mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.