Pork hock vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork hock and pork chop different?
- Pork chop is higher than pork hock in vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, potassium, and zinc.
- Pork chop covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 43% more than pork hock.
- Pork hock contains 14 times more sodium than pork chop. Pork hock contains 1050mg of sodium, while pork chop contains 74mg.
Pork, pickled pork hocks and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +31% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +120% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +194.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +570.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +301.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.4% |
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 | +475% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +512.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +360.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +620.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +220.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +664.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +29.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +385.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.1% |
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Carbs
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Water
~61.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~4.887g
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.1mg | 7.927mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1050mg | 74mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.49mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.489mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 241mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.068mg | 0.313mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 26.3µg | 36.4µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg | 1.104mg | 15% |
| Choline | 67.5mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 19.11g | 23.72g | 9% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 315mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 3.15mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 0.66µg | 6% |
| Fats | 10.54g | 14.35g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.231g | 4.339g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.198g | 1.894g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 40IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 78mg | 4% |
| Calories | 171kcal | 231kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.87mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.105mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 4µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.134g | 4.887g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Folate | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.113g | 0.066g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.516mg | 1.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.325mg | 1.123mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.841mg | 1.952mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.822mg | 2.109mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.554mg | 0.985mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.478mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.211mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g | 0.065g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | 0.065g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g | 0.922g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.108g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 976mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop 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)