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Pork hock vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pork hock and pastrami

  • Pork hock has more selenium; however, pastrami is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Pastrami covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 57% more than pork hock.
  • Pastrami has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of pastrami is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, pickled pork hocks and Beef, cured, pastrami.

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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 12% 3% 19% 83% 30% 136% 75% 141% 3.5% 97%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +183.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +346.8%
Contains more IronIron +94.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +11%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +191.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.7%
~equal in Sodium ~1078mg

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% 7.7% 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 1% 0.67% 2.4% 1.5% 13% 37% 80% 16% 51% 234% 1.8% 4.5% 45%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1050%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +245.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%

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
22% 6% 70% 2%
Protein: 21.8 g
Fats: 5.82 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 69.53 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more FatsFats +81.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~69.53g
~equal in Other ~2.49g

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
54% 43% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.681 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.145 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +142.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +726.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17%

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 Pastrami
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Pastrami DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 1.87µg 57%
Zinc 2.38mg 4.98mg 24%
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 4.26mg 20%
Phosphorus 60mg 175mg 16%
Selenium 26.3µg 17.7µg 16%
Choline 81.6mg 15%
Iron 1.14mg 2.22mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.221mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.134g 2.118g 8%
Cholesterol 89mg 68mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 0.145g 7%
Fats 10.54g 5.82g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.161mg 7%
Potassium 47mg 210mg 5%
Protein 19.11g 21.8g 5%
Magnesium 6mg 17mg 3%
Saturated fat 3.231g 2.681g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.052mg 2%
Vitamin A 23µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.265mg 2%
Folate 1µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.7µg 1%
Calories 171kcal 147kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Sodium 1050mg 1078mg 1%
Copper 0.082mg 0.091mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 10mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Carbs 0g 0.36g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.36g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.1g N/A
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.12mg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.027mg 0%
Trans fat 0.113g N/A
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.141mg 0%
Threonine 0.516mg 0.857mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0.976mg 0%
Leucine 0.841mg 1.706mg 0%
Lysine 0.822mg 1.812mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.847mg 0%
Valine 0.478mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.211mg 0.684mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork hock Pastrami
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
37%
Pastrami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
60%
Pastrami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork hock
Pork hock contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastrami
Pastrami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pastrami
Pastrami is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pastrami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170204/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.