Pork hock vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork hock and pork shoulder different?
- Pork shoulder is higher than pork hock in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and potassium.
- Pork shoulder covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 57% more than pork hock.
- Pork hock contains 16 times more sodium than pork shoulder. Pork hock contains 1050mg of sodium, while pork shoulder contains 65mg.
Pork, pickled pork hocks and Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean, and fat, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +26.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +542.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +203.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
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 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +858.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +304.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +248.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +109% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +443.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +45.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
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:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +187.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70.7% |
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Carbs
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Water
~64.02g
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
6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.3% |
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.767mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1050mg | 65mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.348mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.1mg | 3.833mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 182mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.068mg | 0.275mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.231g | 6.24g | 14% |
| Fats | 10.54g | 17.99g | 11% |
| Choline | 60.6mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 0.74µg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 70IU | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 47mg | 302mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg | 0.719mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.134g | 8.01g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 71mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.198g | 1.92g | 5% |
| Protein | 19.11g | 17.18g | 4% |
| Calories | 171kcal | 236kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 2.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 26.3µg | 25.5µg | 1% |
| Folate | 1µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.113g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.516mg | 0.768mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.325mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.841mg | 1.36mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.822mg | 1.531mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.441mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.554mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.478mg | 0.921mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.211mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g | 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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 985mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.009g)
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 ($)
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.