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Ground beef vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ground beef and Pork jowl

  • Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Pork jowl is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Pork jowl covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 96% more than Ground beef.
  • Pork jowl has 13 times less Selenium than Ground beef. Ground beef has 19.1µg of Selenium, while Pork jowl has 1.5µg.
  • Ground beef contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 +725%
Contains more Iron +440.5%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +93%
Contains more Potassium +62.8%
Contains more Zinc +595.2%
Contains more Copper +97.5%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +1173.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains more Calcium +725%
Contains more Iron +440.5%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +93%
Contains more Potassium +62.8%
Contains more Zinc +595.2%
Contains more Copper +97.5%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +1173.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.8%

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 B5 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245.6%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +656.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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 B5 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245.6%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +656.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +274.1%
Contains more Water +163%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Contains more Fats +352.9%
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 +274.1%
Contains more Water +163%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Contains more Fats +352.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +349.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1887.7%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +349.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1887.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Pork jowl Opinion
Protein 23.87g 6.38g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 69.61g Pork jowl
Calories 241kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 33mg 4mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 0.42mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 3mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 166mg 86mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 148mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 25mg Pork jowl
Zinc 5.84mg 0.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.04mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.005mg Ground beef
Selenium 19.1µg 1.5µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 9IU
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.236mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 4.535mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.25mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.09mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 1µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.82µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.021mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg 0.21mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.168mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 0.446mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.528mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.095mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.239mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.305mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.072mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 90mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Pork jowl
Saturated Fat 6.073g 25.26g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 8.11g Pork jowl
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.187g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
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 richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.