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

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What are the differences between turkey neck and pork hock?

  • 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.
  • Pork hock contains 6 times less vitamin B6 than turkey neck. Turkey neck contains 0.364mg of vitamin B6, while pork hock contains 0.064mg.
  • Pork hock has less cholesterol.

We used Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, raw and Pork, pickled pork hocks 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 11% 7.2% 12% 38% 47% 92% 69% 30% 7.3% 156%
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%
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%
Contains more IronIron +12.9%
~equal in Selenium ~26.3µg

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% 4.3% 2.4% 4.5% 13% 49% 92% 48% 84% 220% 0% 3.8% 29%
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% 7.7% 3.4% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 64% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.7%
Contains more FatsFats +74.5%
Contains more OtherOther +52.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 37% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.647 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
34% 54% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +181.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey neck Pork hock
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 Turkey neck Pork hock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.76µg 0.51µg 52%
Sodium 233mg 1050mg 36%
Vitamin B3 4.924mg 1.1mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.364mg 0.064mg 23%
Phosphorus 160mg 60mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.068mg 11%
Choline 54mg 10%
Cholesterol 115mg 89mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.801mg 0.344mg 9%
Zinc 3.39mg 2.38mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 1.824g 5.134g 8%
Copper 0.142mg 0.082mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.647g 3.231g 7%
Fats 6.04g 10.54g 7%
Protein 16.51g 19.11g 5%
Selenium 28.6µg 26.3µg 4%
Potassium 133mg 47mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 1.198g 2%
Calories 125kcal 171kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Iron 1.01mg 1.14mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 2%
Manganese 0.056mg 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin A 13µg 23µg 1%
Folate 5µg 1µg 1%
Calcium 24mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.17mg 0%
Trans fat 0.113g N/A
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 0.516mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.473mg 0.325mg 0%
Leucine 1.144mg 0.841mg 0%
Lysine 1.363mg 0.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.432mg 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.532mg 0.554mg 0%
Valine 0.528mg 0.478mg 0%
Histidine 0.448mg 0.211mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Turkey neck Pork hock
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
42%
Turkey neck
13%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey neck
46%
Pork hock

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. Turkey neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/nutrients
  2. Pork hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/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.