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Pork hock vs. Scrapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork hock and Scrapple different?

  • Pork hock is higher in Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B12, however, Scrapple is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Scrapple is 67% higher.
  • Pork hock contains 2 times more Zinc than Scrapple. While Pork hock contains 2.38mg of Zinc, Scrapple contains only 1.06mg.
  • Scrapple has less Sodium.

Pork, pickled pork hocks and Scrapple, pork are the varieties 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.
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 9.3% 2.1% 14% 71% 71% 29% 33% 63% 0% 95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +171.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +236.2%
Contains more IronIron +65.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +158.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.1%

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 8.3% 125% 3% 9% 29% 66% 43% 0% 28% 39% 8.5% 3.8% 39%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2644.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +322.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%

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
8% 14% 14% 62%
Protein: 8.06 g
Fats: 13.87 g
Carbs: 14.06 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.1%
Contains more OtherOther +51.3%
Contains more FatsFats +31.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~62.47g

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% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.732 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.664 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +19.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Scrapple Opinion
Calories 171kcal 213kcal Scrapple
Protein 19.11g 8.06g Pork hock
Fats 10.54g 13.87g Scrapple
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Scrapple
Net carbs 0g 13.76g Scrapple
Carbs 0g 14.06g Scrapple
Cholesterol 89mg 49mg Scrapple
Vitamin D 13IU Scrapple
Magnesium 6mg 13mg Scrapple
Calcium 19mg 7mg Pork hock
Potassium 47mg 158mg Scrapple
Iron 1.14mg 1.89mg Scrapple
Sugar 0g 0.2g Pork hock
Fiber 0g 0.3g Scrapple
Copper 0.082mg 0.212mg Scrapple
Zinc 2.38mg 1.06mg Pork hock
Phosphorus 60mg 76mg Scrapple
Sodium 1050mg 482mg Scrapple
Vitamin A 76IU 2086IU Scrapple
Vitamin A 23µg 626µg Scrapple
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.15mg Pork hock
Vitamin D 0.3µg Scrapple
Manganese 0.022mg Pork hock
Selenium 26.3µg 17.4µg Pork hock
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.116mg Scrapple
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.287mg Scrapple
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 2.273mg Scrapple
Vitamin B5 0.344mg Pork hock
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.12mg Scrapple
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 0.31µg Pork hock
Vitamin K 0µg 3.4µg Scrapple
Folate 1µg 5µg Scrapple
Trans Fat 0.113g Scrapple
Choline 72.4mg Scrapple
Saturated Fat 3.231g 4.732g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 6.156g Scrapple
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 1.664g Scrapple
Tryptophan 0.038mg Pork hock
Threonine 0.516mg Pork hock
Isoleucine 0.325mg Pork hock
Leucine 0.841mg Pork hock
Lysine 0.822mg Pork hock
Methionine 0.211mg Pork hock
Phenylalanine 0.554mg Pork hock
Valine 0.478mg Pork hock
Histidine 0.211mg Pork hock
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork hock Scrapple
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
31%
Scrapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
39%
Scrapple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrapple
Scrapple contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrapple
Scrapple is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.501g)
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. Scrapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172969/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.