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Lamb vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lamb and Pork jowl?

  • Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B5, yet Pork jowl is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Pork jowl's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 82% more.
  • Lamb has 18 times more Selenium than Pork jowl. While Lamb has 26.4µg of Selenium, Pork jowl has only 1.5µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lamb is lower.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
Lamb
9
:
1
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +347.6%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.6%
Contains more Potassium +109.5%
Contains more Zinc +431%
Contains more Copper +197.5%
Contains more Manganese +340%
Contains more Selenium +1660%
Contains less Sodium -65.3%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
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 +325%
Contains more Iron +347.6%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.6%
Contains more Potassium +109.5%
Contains more Zinc +431%
Contains more Copper +197.5%
Contains more Manganese +340%
Contains more Selenium +1660%
Contains less Sodium -65.3%

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.
Lamb
Lamb
8
:
3
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +211%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.236
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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 B3 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +211%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.236

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
2
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
Contains more Protein +284.3%
Contains more Water +142.1%
Contains more Fats +232.4%
Contains more Other +122%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +284.3%
Contains more Water +142.1%
Contains more Fats +232.4%
Contains more Other +122%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
2
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +272.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +437.1%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 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 -65%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +272.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +437.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Pork jowl
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Lamb Pork jowl Opinion
Protein 24.52g 6.38g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 69.61g Pork jowl
Calories 294kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 17mg 4mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 0.42mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 3mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 86mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 148mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 25mg Pork jowl
Zinc 4.46mg 0.84mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.04mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.005mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 1.5µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.236mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 4.535mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.09mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 1µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.82µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.021mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.21mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.168mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.446mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.528mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.095mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.239mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.305mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.072mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 90mg Pork jowl
Saturated Fat 8.83g 25.26g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 8.11g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.43g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb 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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.