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Pork jowl vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pork jowl and Brisket

  • Pork jowl has more Vitamin B1, while Brisket has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pork jowl's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 90% higher.
  • Brisket contains 7 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork jowl. Pork jowl contains 0.386mg of Vitamin B1, while Brisket contains 0.059mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Brisket is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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 -47.9%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +478.6%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.5%
Contains more Potassium +56.8%
Contains more Zinc +696.4%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +1706.7%
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 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains less Sodium -47.9%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +478.6%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.5%
Contains more Potassium +56.8%
Contains more Zinc +696.4%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +1706.7%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +554.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11%
Contains more Vitamin E +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.3%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +158.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.087
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 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +554.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11%
Contains more Vitamin E +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.3%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +158.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.087

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +277.9%
Contains more Other +550%
Contains more Protein +351.7%
Contains more Water +136.5%
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Fats +277.9%
Contains more Other +550%
Contains more Protein +351.7%
Contains more Water +136.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +314.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1090.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +314.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1090.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%

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 Brisket
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price 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 Pork jowl Brisket Opinion
Protein 6.38g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 69.61g 18.42g Pork jowl
Calories 655kcal 289kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 4mg 16mg Brisket
Iron 0.42mg 2.43mg Brisket
Magnesium 3mg 19mg Brisket
Phosphorus 86mg 175mg Brisket
Potassium 148mg 232mg Brisket
Sodium 25mg 48mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.84mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.04mg 0.1mg Brisket
Manganese 0.005mg 0.01mg Brisket
Selenium 1.5µg 27.1µg Brisket
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.059mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.171mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 4.087mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.568mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.282mg Brisket
Folate 1µg 9µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 2.12µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.8µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.181mg Brisket
Threonine 0.21mg 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 0.168mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 0.446mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 0.528mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.095mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 0.305mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.072mg 0.879mg Brisket
Cholesterol 90mg 106mg Pork jowl
Saturated Fat 25.26g 7.305g Brisket
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 7.934g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 0.681g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pork jowl Brisket
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
32%
Pork jowl
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.955g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket 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. Pork jowl - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168269/nutrients
  2. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.