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Pork jowl vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pork jowl and Beef Liver

  • Pork jowl contains less Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B6 than Beef Liver.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2907% higher.
  • Beef Liver contains 9 times less Saturated Fat than Pork jowl. Pork jowl contains 25.26g of Saturated Fat, while Beef Liver contains 2.947g.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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 less Sodium -68.4%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +1457.1%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +477.9%
Contains more Potassium +137.8%
Contains more Zinc +531%
Contains more Copper +35607.5%
Contains more Manganese +7020%
Contains more Selenium +2306.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Contains less Sodium -68.4%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +1457.1%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +477.9%
Contains more Potassium +137.8%
Contains more Zinc +531%
Contains more Copper +35607.5%
Contains more Manganese +7020%
Contains more Selenium +2306.7%

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 B1 +99%
Contains more Vitamin A +352277.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1351.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2744%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1030%
Contains more Folate +25200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8507.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +99%
Contains more Vitamin A +352277.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1351.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2744%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1030%
Contains more Folate +25200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8507.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1223.4%
Contains more Protein +355.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +165%
Equal in Other - 1.72
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Fats +1223.4%
Contains more Protein +355.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +165%
Equal in Other - 1.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2826.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +631.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2826.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +631.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Beef Liver Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Beef Liver
Protein 6.38g 29.08g Beef Liver
Fats 69.61g 5.26g Pork jowl
Carbs 0g 5.13g Beef Liver
Calories 655kcal 191kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 4mg 6mg Beef Liver
Iron 0.42mg 6.54mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 3mg 21mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 86mg 497mg Beef Liver
Potassium 148mg 352mg Beef Liver
Sodium 25mg 79mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.84mg 5.3mg Beef Liver
Copper 0.04mg 14.283mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.005mg 0.356mg Beef Liver
Selenium 1.5µg 36.1µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 9IU 31714IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 9442µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.51mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.194mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 3.425mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 17.525mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 1.017mg Beef Liver
Folate 1µg 253µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 70.58µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.368mg Beef Liver
Threonine 0.21mg 1.215mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 0.168mg 1.352mg Beef Liver
Leucine 0.446mg 2.67mg Beef Liver
Lysine 0.528mg 2.247mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.095mg 0.759mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 1.515mg Beef Liver
Valine 0.305mg 1.761mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.072mg 0.879mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 90mg 396mg Pork jowl
Trans Fat 0.365g Pork jowl
Saturated Fat 25.26g 2.947g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 1.124g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 1.109g Pork jowl
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pork jowl Beef Liver
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
32%
Pork jowl
1067%
Beef Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
567%
Beef Liver

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.313g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Pork jowl - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168269/nutrients
  2. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.