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Nutritional Profile of Cooked Pig's Hocks (Pork)
We got 43 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Cooked Pig's Hocks (Pork).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for four nutrients.
These are
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Choline (Other Micronutrients)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 14 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Protein (Protein)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Pork Products) shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for 10 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks well (Top 50) for eight additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Lauric Acid (12:0) (Saturated Fats)
- alpha-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Cooked Pig's Hocks (Pork)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Cooked Pig's Hocks (Pork)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Cooked Pig's Hocks (Pork)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Cooked Pig's Hocks (Pork)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Cooked Pig's Hocks (Pork)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Cooked Pig's Hocks (Pork)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Cooked Pig's Hocks (Pork)
In food category: Pork Products
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 6.1 g | 1.7 g | 93 | 779 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.8 g | 782.4 mg | 50 | 954 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 4.8 g | 1.4 g | 92 | 882 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 14.2 g | 4 g | 78 | 599 |
| Saturated Fats (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 28 | 523 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 31 | 700 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 174 mg | 49.3 mg | 81 | 976 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 3 g | 853.3 mg | 84 | 759 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 1.5 g | 436.6 mg | 92 | 554 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 5.7 g | 1.6 g | 88 | 786 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 299 mg | 84.8 mg | 108 | 684 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 100 mg | 28.3 mg | 64 | 374 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 14 | 420 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 16 mg | 4.5 mg | 12 | 181 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 94 mg | 26.6 mg | 47 | 200 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 2.4 g | 688.9 mg | 50 | 919 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 109 mg | 30.9 mg | 55 | 847 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 24.7 g | 7 g | 61 | 255 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 17 | 450 |
| Folate, food | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 11 | 284 |
| Folate, total | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 17 | 389 |
| Niacin | 5.3 mg | 1.5 mg | 166 | 703 |
| Riboflavin | 319 µg | 90.4 µg | 84 | 492 |
| Thiamin | 435 µg | 123.3 µg | 199 | 451 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7 µg | 0.2 µg | 57 | 655 |
| Vitamin B6 | 343 µg | 97.2 µg | 186 | 638 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 260 µg | 73.7 µg | 35 | 617 |
| Retinol | 4 µg | 1.1 µg | 20 | 477 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 4 µg | 1.1 µg | 20 | 709 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.1 µg | 0.3 µg | 14 | 147 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 16 mg | 4.5 mg | 42 | 534 |
| Copper, Cu | 106 µg | 30.1 µg | 73 | 743 |
| Iron, Fe | 910 µg | 258 µg | 83 | 831 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22 mg | 6.2 mg | 17 | 328 |
| Phosphorus, P | 238 mg | 67.5 mg | 76 | 426 |
| Potassium, K | 354 mg | 100.4 mg | 97 | 544 |
| Selenium, Se | 29.2 µg | 8.3 µg | 161 | 399 |
| Sodium, Na | 418 mg | 118.5 mg | 111 | 731 |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.1 mg | 870.3 µg | 61 | 606 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 24.1 mg | 45 | 296 |
| Choline | 102 mg | 28.9 mg | 21 | 168 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 59.5 g | 16.9 g | 138 | 1368 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 233 kcal | 66.1 kcal | 82 | 455 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Cooked Pig's Hocks (Pork)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Oz, With Bone, Raw (yield After Cooking, Bone Removed) | 5.0 g | 0.2 oz |
| 1 Oz, With Bone, Cooked (yield After Bone Removed) | 6.0 g | 0.2 oz |
| 1 Cubic Inch, Boneless, Cooked | 18.0 g | 0.6 oz |
| 1 Ham Hock (yield After Cooking, Bone Removed) | 51.0 g | 1.8 oz |
| 1 Cup, Cooked, Diced | 140.0 g | 4.9 oz |
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