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

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How are Pork hock and Pork bacon different?

  • Pork bacon is higher than Pork hock in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily need of Phosphorus 64% more than Pork hock.

Pork, pickled pork hocks and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked 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 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1046.8%
Contains more IronIron +30.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +122%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +743.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +124.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.022mg

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% 2.2% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +865.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +382.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +443.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +87%
Contains more FatsFats +310.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +206%

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
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +271.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +305.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Pork bacon Opinion
Calories 171kcal 548kcal Pork bacon
Protein 19.11g 35.73g Pork bacon
Fats 10.54g 43.27g Pork bacon
Net carbs 0g 1.35g Pork bacon
Carbs 0g 1.35g Pork bacon
Cholesterol 89mg 107mg Pork hock
Magnesium 6mg 30mg Pork bacon
Calcium 19mg 10mg Pork hock
Potassium 47mg 539mg Pork bacon
Iron 1.14mg 1.49mg Pork bacon
Copper 0.082mg 0.182mg Pork bacon
Zinc 2.38mg 3.36mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 60mg 506mg Pork bacon
Sodium 1050mg 2193mg Pork hock
Vitamin A 76IU 37IU Pork hock
Vitamin A 23µg 11µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.32mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg
Selenium 26.3µg 59µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.348mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.251mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 10.623mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 1.033mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.309mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 1.16µg Pork bacon
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Pork bacon
Folate 1µg 2µg Pork bacon
Trans Fat 0.113g 0g Pork bacon
Choline 119.3mg Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 3.231g 14.187g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 19.065g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 4.859g Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.299mg Pork bacon
Threonine 0.516mg 1.399mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 0.325mg 1.676mg Pork bacon
Leucine 0.841mg 2.782mg Pork bacon
Lysine 0.822mg 2.964mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.211mg 0.795mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 1.417mg Pork bacon
Valine 0.478mg 1.901mg Pork bacon
Histidine 0.211mg 1.343mg Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g 0.21g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g 4.088g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork hock Pork bacon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Pork hock
54%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork hock
Pork hock contains less Sodium (difference - 1143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.956g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.