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Pork hock vs. Turkey neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork hock and Turkey neck?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B5 in Turkey neck is higher than in Pork hock.
  • Turkey neck's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 52% more.
  • Turkey neck contains 5 times less Sodium than Pork hock. Pork hock contains 1050mg of Sodium, while Turkey neck contains 233mg.

We used Pork, pickled pork hocks and Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, raw 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.
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% 7.2% 12% 38% 47% 92% 69% 30% 7.3% 156%
Contains more IronIron +12.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +183%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +154.5%
~equal in Selenium ~28.6µg

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% 2.6% 2.4% 9% 13% 49% 92% 48% 84% 220% 0% 3.8% 29%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +468.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +245.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~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
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.7%
Contains more FatsFats +74.5%
Contains more OtherOther +52.3%
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%
~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
33% 37% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +181.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Turkey neck Opinion
Calories 171kcal 125kcal Pork hock
Protein 19.11g 16.51g Pork hock
Fats 10.54g 6.04g Pork hock
Cholesterol 89mg 115mg Pork hock
Vitamin D 13IU Turkey neck
Magnesium 6mg 15mg Turkey neck
Calcium 19mg 24mg Turkey neck
Potassium 47mg 133mg Turkey neck
Iron 1.14mg 1.01mg Pork hock
Copper 0.082mg 0.142mg Turkey neck
Zinc 2.38mg 3.39mg Turkey neck
Phosphorus 60mg 160mg Turkey neck
Sodium 1050mg 233mg Turkey neck
Vitamin A 76IU 43IU Pork hock
Vitamin A 23µg 13µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.12mg Pork hock
Vitamin D 0.3µg Turkey neck
Manganese 0.022mg 0.056mg Turkey neck
Selenium 26.3µg 28.6µg Turkey neck
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.051mg Pork hock
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.211mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 4.924mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.801mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.364mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 1.76µg Turkey neck
Folate 1µg 5µg Turkey neck
Trans Fat 0.113g Turkey neck
Choline 54mg Turkey neck
Saturated Fat 3.231g 1.647g Turkey neck
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 1.824g Pork hock
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 1.478g Turkey neck
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.176mg Turkey neck
Threonine 0.516mg 0.6mg Turkey neck
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0.473mg Turkey neck
Leucine 0.841mg 1.144mg Turkey neck
Lysine 0.822mg 1.363mg Turkey neck
Methionine 0.211mg 0.432mg Turkey neck
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.532mg Pork hock
Valine 0.478mg 0.528mg Turkey neck
Histidine 0.211mg 0.448mg Turkey neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey neck
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork hock Turkey neck
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
43%
Turkey neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
47%
Turkey neck

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck contains less Sodium (difference - 817mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.584g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
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 ($)

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. Turkey neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/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.