Pork hock vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pork hock and pork bacon
- Pork hock has more selenium, zinc, and iron, while pork bacon has more vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- Pork bacon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 50% higher.
- Pork bacon contains 3 times less iron than pork hock. Pork hock contains 1.14mg of iron, while pork bacon contains 0.41mg.
- The amount of sodium in pork bacon is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Pork, pickled pork hocks and Pork, cured, bacon, unprepared.
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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 | +280% |
| Contains more IronIron | +178% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +95.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +101.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +321.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +140% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37% |
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 | +109.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +152.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +245% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +265.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +315.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.11 g
Fats:
10.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.02 g
Other:
2.33 g
Protein:
12.62 g
Fats:
39.69 g
Carbs:
1.28 g
Water:
44.24 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +276.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Other
~2.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.198 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.296 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.454 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +239.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +438.7% |
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 price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 3.231g | 13.296g | 46% |
| Fats | 10.54g | 39.69g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.198g | 6.454g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.134g | 17.439g | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.1mg | 4.022mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1050mg | 662mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.266mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.276mg | 16% |
| Protein | 19.11g | 12.62g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 144mg | 12% |
| Calories | 171kcal | 417kcal | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 1.18mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 26.3µg | 20.1µg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.41mg | 9% |
| Choline | 47.8mg | 9% | |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 66mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 198mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg | 0.555mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.068mg | 0.081mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.113g | 0.133g | N/A |
| Folate | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.516mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.325mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.841mg | 1.039mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.822mg | 1.123mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.346mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.554mg | 0.524mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.478mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.211mg | 0.513mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g | 0.234g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.022g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.038g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | 0.246g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g | 5.617g | N/A |
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork hock is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.065g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork hock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 388mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)