Pork hock vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pork hock and steak
- Steak is higher than pork hock in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, phosphorus, and selenium.
- Steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 70% more than pork hock.
- Pork hock contains 18 times more sodium than steak. While pork hock contains 1050mg of sodium, steak contains only 58mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Pork, pickled pork hocks and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 | +58.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +283.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +493.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +166.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +171.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.9% |
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 | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +342.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +368.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +681.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +331.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +331.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +80.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +78.6% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 2.2µg | 70% |
| Sodium | 1050mg | 58mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 6.34mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.5mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.1mg | 5.149mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 3.231g | 8.443g | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.068mg | 0.301mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 2.4mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 163mg | 15% |
| Fats | 10.54g | 19.02g | 13% |
| Protein | 19.11g | 24.85g | 11% |
| Selenium | 26.3µg | 31.8µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.134g | 9.171g | 10% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 279mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 171kcal | 271kcal | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 78mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.198g | 0.896g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Folate | 1µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.113g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.516mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.325mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.841mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.822mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.554mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.478mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.211mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | 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%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 992mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.212g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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 richer in vitamins?
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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.