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Pork hock vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork hock and Pork spare ribs?

  • Pork hock is richer in Selenium, while Pork spare ribs are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pork hock's daily need coverage for Sodium is 42% higher.
  • Pork spare ribs are lower in Sodium.

We used Pork, pickled pork hocks and Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw types in this comparison.

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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 11% 4.5% 21% 34% 27% 68% 60% 11% 1.3% 120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.7%
Contains more IronIron +25.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +414.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.5mg

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% 0% 7.4% 69% 80% 58% 87% 38% 132% 48% 0% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +34.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +298.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +323.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +796.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.5%
Contains more WaterWater +13.8%
Contains more OtherOther +68.8%
Contains more FatsFats +122%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.953 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +66.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +230%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Pork spare ribs Opinion
Calories 171kcal 277kcal Pork spare ribs
Protein 19.11g 15.47g Pork hock
Fats 10.54g 23.4g Pork spare ribs
Cholesterol 89mg 80mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 91IU Pork spare ribs
Magnesium 6mg 16mg Pork spare ribs
Calcium 19mg 15mg Pork hock
Potassium 47mg 242mg Pork spare ribs
Iron 1.14mg 0.91mg Pork hock
Copper 0.082mg 0.08mg Pork hock
Zinc 2.38mg 2.5mg Pork spare ribs
Phosphorus 60mg 141mg Pork spare ribs
Sodium 1050mg 81mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Pork hock
Vitamin A 23µg 0µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.37mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Manganese 0.022mg 0.01mg Pork hock
Selenium 26.3µg 22µg Pork hock
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.319mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.251mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 4.662mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.625mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.574mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 0.38µg Pork hock
Folate 1µg 0µg Pork hock
Trans Fat 0.113g 0.222g Pork hock
Choline 59.7mg Pork spare ribs
Saturated Fat 3.231g 7.529g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 8.542g Pork spare ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 3.953g Pork spare ribs
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.163mg Pork spare ribs
Threonine 0.516mg 0.695mg Pork spare ribs
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0.761mg Pork spare ribs
Leucine 0.841mg 1.318mg Pork spare ribs
Lysine 0.822mg 1.435mg Pork spare ribs
Methionine 0.211mg 0.426mg Pork spare ribs
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.65mg Pork spare ribs
Valine 0.478mg 0.809mg Pork spare ribs
Histidine 0.211mg 0.668mg Pork spare ribs
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g 0.081g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g 0.079g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g 3.146g Pork spare ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork hock Pork spare ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Pork hock
42%
Pork spare ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
36%
Pork spare ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 969mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.298g)
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.

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 spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/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.