Pork belly vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pork belly and Veal different?
- Pork belly is richer in Vitamin B1, while Veal is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
- Pork belly covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 81% more than Veal.
- Pork belly contains 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Veal. Pork belly contains 0.396mg of Vitamin B1, while Veal contains 0.07mg.
- Veal is lower in Saturated Fat.
Pork, fresh, belly, raw and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled types were used 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.
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Sodium
-61.4%
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Calcium
+240%
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Iron
+90.4%
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Magnesium
+500%
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Phosphorus
+100.9%
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Potassium
+82.2%
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Zinc
+279.4%
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Copper
+98.1%
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Manganese
+483.3%
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Selenium
+71.3%
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-61.4%
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Calcium
+240%
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Iron
+90.4%
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Magnesium
+500%
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Phosphorus
+100.9%
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Potassium
+82.2%
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Zinc
+279.4%
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Copper
+98.1%
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Manganese
+483.3%
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Selenium
+71.3%
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+160%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+465.7%
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Vitamin B2
+11.6%
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Vitamin B3
+72.8%
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Vitamin B5
+353.1%
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Vitamin B6
+200%
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Folate
+1000%
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Vitamin B12
+51.2%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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+∞%
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Vitamin E
+160%
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+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+465.7%
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Vitamin B2
+11.6%
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Vitamin B3
+72.8%
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Vitamin B5
+353.1%
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Vitamin B6
+200%
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Folate
+1000%
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Vitamin B12
+51.2%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+601.2%
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Protein
+161%
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Water
+81.7%
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+42.9%
Protein:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
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0 g
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36.74 g
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0.91 g
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24.38 g
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7.56 g
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66.76 g
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1.3 g
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Fats
+601.2%
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Protein
+161%
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+81.7%
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+42.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+769.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+927.3%
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Saturated Fat
-84.3%
Saturated Fat:
19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.65 g
Saturated Fat:
3.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.55 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+769.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+927.3%
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-84.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 9.34g | 24.38g |
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| Fats | 53.01g | 7.56g |
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| Calories | 518kcal | 172kcal |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 17mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.99mg |
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| Magnesium | 4mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 108mg | 217mg |
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| Potassium | 185mg | 337mg |
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| Sodium | 32mg | 83mg |
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| Zinc | 1.02mg | 3.87mg |
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| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.103mg |
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| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.035mg |
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| Selenium | 8µg | 13.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.396mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.242mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.647mg | 8.03mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.256mg | 1.16mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.39mg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.84µg | 1.27µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.247mg |
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| Threonine | 1.065mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.201mg |
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| Leucine | 1.94mg |
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| Lysine | 2.009mg |
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| Methionine | 0.569mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.984mg |
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| Valine | 1.347mg |
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| Histidine | 0.885mg |
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| Cholesterol | 72mg | 103mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.33g | 3.04g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 24.7g | 2.84g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.65g | 0.55g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
34%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.29g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork belly is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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)