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Beef sirloin vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beef sirloin and Pork jowl

  • Beef sirloin has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Iron, and Potassium, while Pork jowl has more Vitamin B1.
  • Pork jowl's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 117% higher.
  • Pork jowl contains 26 times less Selenium than Beef sirloin. Beef sirloin contains 38.9µg of Selenium, while Pork jowl contains 1.5µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Beef sirloin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw.

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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 Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +357.1%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.2%
Contains more Potassium +177%
Contains more Zinc +578.6%
Contains more Copper +112.5%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +2493.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +357.1%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.2%
Contains more Potassium +177%
Contains more Zinc +578.6%
Contains more Copper +112.5%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +2493.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +656.7%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +338.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 97% 55% 86% 15% 21% 1% 103% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +656.7%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +338.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +382.8%
Contains more Water +186.5%
Contains more Fats +1283.9%
Contains more Other +208.5%
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
Contains more Protein +382.8%
Contains more Water +186.5%
Contains more Fats +1283.9%
Contains more Other +208.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1539.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4283.8%
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1539.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4283.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef sirloin Pork jowl
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Pork jowl Opinion
Protein 30.8g 6.38g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 69.61g Pork jowl
Calories 177kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 22mg 4mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 0.42mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 27mg 3mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 86mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 148mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 25mg Pork jowl
Zinc 5.7mg 0.84mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.04mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.005mg Beef sirloin
Selenium 38.9µg 1.5µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.29mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.236mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 4.535mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.25mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.09mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 1µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.82µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.4µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.021mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 1.23mg 0.21mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0.168mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 0.446mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 0.528mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.095mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.239mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 0.305mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.072mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 81mg 90mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 25.26g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 8.11g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef sirloin Pork jowl
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
52%
Beef sirloin
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 23.345g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients
  2. Pork jowl - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168269/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.