Pork hock vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pork hock and porterhouse steak?
- Pork hock is higher in selenium; however, porterhouse steak is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Porterhouse steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 70% more.
- Porterhouse steak contains 16 times less sodium than pork hock. Pork hock contains 1050mg of sodium, while porterhouse steak contains 65mg.
We used Pork, pickled pork hocks and Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled types 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 | +171.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +536.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +157.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +221.7% |
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +235.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +282.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +470.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +327.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
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:
23.96 g
Fats:
19.27 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.66 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.8% |
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Carbs
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Other
~2.11g
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
7.271 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.69 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +73.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +68.5% |
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 2.18µg | 70% |
| Sodium | 1050mg | 65mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.365mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 2.94mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 4.56mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 193mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.1mg | 4.21mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 3.231g | 7.271g | 18% |
| Choline | 91.3mg | 17% | |
| Fats | 10.54g | 19.27g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.068mg | 0.228mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 26.3µg | 19.6µg | 12% |
| Protein | 19.11g | 23.96g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.134g | 8.65g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 67mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 299mg | 7% |
| Calories | 171kcal | 276kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 22mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.198g | 0.69g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Folate | 1µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg | 0.314mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.113g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.516mg | 1.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.325mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.841mg | 2.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.822mg | 2.233mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.676mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.554mg | 1.033mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.478mg | 1.288mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.211mg | 0.775mg | 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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 985mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Porterhouse steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.04g)
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.