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Elk meat vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Elk meat and Pork jowl?

  • Elk meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, yet Pork jowl is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Pork jowl's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 120% more.
  • Elk meat has 10 times more Iron than Pork jowl. While Elk meat has 4.07mg of Iron, Pork jowl has only 0.42mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Elk meat is lower.

We used Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, 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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
9
:
1
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +869%
Contains more Magnesium +866.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.4%
Contains more Potassium +164.9%
Contains more Zinc +390.5%
Contains more Copper +772.5%
Contains more Manganese +280%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Pork jowl
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +869%
Contains more Magnesium +866.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.4%
Contains more Potassium +164.9%
Contains more Zinc +390.5%
Contains more Copper +772.5%
Contains more Manganese +280%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
7
:
2
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
Contains more Vitamin E +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +384.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +438.9%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +261%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.1%
Elk meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
Pork jowl
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 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +384.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +438.9%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +261%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
2
:
2
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
Contains more Protein +382.1%
Contains more Water +192.6%
Contains more Fats +1941.3%
Contains more Other +102.2%
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Pork jowl
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 +382.1%
Contains more Water +192.6%
Contains more Fats +1941.3%
Contains more Other +102.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
1
:
2
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3290.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4937.3%
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Pork jowl
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3290.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4937.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Elk meat 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 Elk meat Pork jowl Opinion
Protein 30.76g 6.38g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 69.61g Pork jowl
Calories 162kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 5mg 4mg Elk meat
Iron 4.07mg 0.42mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 3mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 86mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg 148mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 25mg Pork jowl
Zinc 4.12mg 0.84mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.04mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.005mg Elk meat
Selenium 10.5µg 1.5µg Elk meat
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.29mg Elk meat
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.236mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 4.535mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.25mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.09mg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 1µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 0.82µg Elk meat
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.021mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 0.21mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.168mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 0.446mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 0.528mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.095mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.239mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 0.305mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.072mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 90mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 25.26g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 8.11g Pork jowl
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Elk meat 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
67%
Elk meat
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 23.918g)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat 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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.