Pork shoulder vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork shoulder and pork hock different?
- Pork shoulder is higher than pork hock in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, potassium, and vitamin B5.
- Pork shoulder covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 57% more than pork hock.
- Pork shoulder contains 6 times more potassium than pork hock. Pork shoulder contains 302mg of potassium, while pork hock contains 47mg.
- Pork hock is lower in saturated fat.
Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Pork, pickled pork hocks types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +542.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +203.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +858.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +304.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +248.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +109% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +443.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +45.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1050% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
19.11 g
Fats:
10.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.02 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +70.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +187.7% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~68.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.198 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.2% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.767mg | 0.08mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 1050mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.064mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.833mg | 1.1mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 60mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.275mg | 0.068mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 6.24g | 3.231g | 14% |
| Fats | 17.99g | 10.54g | 11% |
| Choline | 60.6mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.74µg | 0.51µg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 70IU | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 302mg | 47mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg | 0.344mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.01g | 5.134g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 89mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.92g | 1.198g | 5% |
| Protein | 17.18g | 19.11g | 4% |
| Calories | 236kcal | 171kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.7mg | 2.38mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 23µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 25.5µg | 26.3µg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.05mg | 1.14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.113g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.768mg | 0.516mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.781mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.36mg | 0.841mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.531mg | 0.822mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.554mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.921mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.656mg | 0.211mg | 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
47%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 985mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.009g)
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.