Pork hock vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pork hock and pork belly
- Pork hock has more selenium, zinc, and iron; however, pork belly is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Pork belly covers your daily need for saturated fat, 80% more than pork hock.
- Pork hock has 33 times more sodium than pork belly. While pork hock has 1050mg of sodium, pork belly has only 32mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, pickled pork hocks and Pork, fresh, belly, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +280% |
| Contains more IronIron | +119.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +266.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +228.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +293.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
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 | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +129.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +395% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +255.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +322.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +64.7% |
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:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
36.74 g
Other:
0.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +104.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +85.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +156% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +402.9% |
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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
19.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +381.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +371.6% |
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 3.231g | 19.33g | 73% |
| Fats | 10.54g | 53.01g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.134g | 24.7g | 49% |
| Sodium | 1050mg | 32mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 26.3µg | 8µg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.198g | 5.65g | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.396mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.1mg | 4.647mg | 22% |
| Protein | 19.11g | 9.34g | 20% |
| Calories | 171kcal | 518kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 0.84µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.068mg | 0.242mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 1.02mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.52mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 108mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 72mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 185mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.052mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg | 0.256mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.006mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Folate | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.113g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.516mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.325mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.841mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.822mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.554mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.478mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.211mg | 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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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork hock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.099g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 1018mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork belly 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 ($)