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

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What are the main differences between Horse meat and Pork jowl?

  • Horse meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Copper, yet Pork jowl is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pork jowl's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 117% higher.
  • Horse meat has 12 times more Iron than Pork jowl. Horse meat has 5.03mg of Iron, while Pork jowl has 0.42mg.
  • Horse meat contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +100%
Contains more Iron +1097.6%
Contains more Magnesium +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.2%
Contains more Potassium +156.1%
Contains more Zinc +354.8%
Contains more Copper +327.5%
Contains more Manganese +340%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +1097.6%
Contains more Magnesium +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.2%
Contains more Potassium +156.1%
Contains more Zinc +354.8%
Contains more Copper +327.5%
Contains more Manganese +340%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +285.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.535
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 25% 28% 91% 0% 77% 0% 396% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +285.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.535

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +341.1%
Contains more Water +188.3%
Contains more Fats +1050.6%
Equal in Other - 1.82
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 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 +341.1%
Contains more Water +188.3%
Contains more Fats +1050.6%
Equal in Other - 1.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1451.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +854.1%
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1451.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +854.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Pork jowl Opinion
Protein 28.14g 6.38g Horse meat
Fats 6.05g 69.61g Pork jowl
Calories 175kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 8mg 4mg Horse meat
Iron 5.03mg 0.42mg Horse meat
Magnesium 25mg 3mg Horse meat
Phosphorus 247mg 86mg Horse meat
Potassium 379mg 148mg Horse meat
Sodium 55mg 25mg Pork jowl
Zinc 3.82mg 0.84mg Horse meat
Copper 0.171mg 0.04mg Horse meat
Manganese 0.022mg 0.005mg Horse meat
Selenium 13.5µg 1.5µg Horse meat
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Horse meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.236mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 4.535mg Horse meat
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.09mg Horse meat
Folate 1µg Pork jowl
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 0.82µg Horse meat
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0.021mg Horse meat
Threonine 1.262mg 0.21mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 1.334mg 0.168mg Horse meat
Leucine 2.232mg 0.446mg Horse meat
Lysine 2.398mg 0.528mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.623mg 0.095mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 0.239mg Horse meat
Valine 1.458mg 0.305mg Horse meat
Histidine 1.081mg 0.072mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 68mg 90mg Horse meat
Saturated Fat 1.9g 25.26g Horse meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.12g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 8.11g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horse 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
52%
Horse meat
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 23.36g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/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.