Pork hock vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pork hock and pork
- The amount of vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin B12 in pork is higher than in pork hock.
- Pork covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 66% more than pork hock.
- Pork has 17 times less sodium than pork hock. Pork hock has 1050mg of sodium, while pork has 62mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, pickled pork hocks and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean, and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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 IronIron | +31% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +366.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +310% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72.2% |
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 | +1050% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +70.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +996.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +372.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +357.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +102.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +625% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +37.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +161.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.1% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.2g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.877mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 1050mg | 62mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 26.3µg | 45.3µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.464mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 246mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.1mg | 5.037mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.068mg | 0.321mg | 19% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 17% | |
| Protein | 19.11g | 27.32g | 16% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 423mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.231g | 5.23g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 0.7µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg | 0.698mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 28mg | 5% |
| Fats | 10.54g | 13.92g | 5% |
| Calories | 171kcal | 242kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.87mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.134g | 6.19g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Folate | 1µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 2.39mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.113g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.198g | 1.2g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.516mg | 1.234mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.325mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.841mg | 2.177mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.822mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.712mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.554mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.478mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.211mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g | N/A |
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| 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
13%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.999g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 988mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork 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)
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.