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Pork jowl vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pork jowl and Chicken thigh

  • Pork jowl has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, however, Chicken thigh has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Pork jowl's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 112% more.
  • Pork jowl has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Chicken thigh. Pork jowl has 0.386mg of Vitamin B1, while Chicken thigh has 0.088mg.
  • Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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 -73.7%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +247.6%
Contains more Magnesium +766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.4%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains more Zinc +232.1%
Contains more Copper +125%
Contains more Manganese +440%
Contains more Selenium +1266.7%
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 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Contains less Sodium -73.7%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +247.6%
Contains more Magnesium +766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.4%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains more Zinc +232.1%
Contains more Copper +125%
Contains more Manganese +440%
Contains more Selenium +1266.7%

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 +338.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +414%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +322.2%
Contains more Folate +800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.255
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 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +338.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +414%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +322.2%
Contains more Folate +800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.255

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +575.8%
Contains more Other +76.7%
Contains more Protein +341.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +167.3%
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Fats +575.8%
Contains more Other +76.7%
Contains more Protein +341.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +167.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +761%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +761%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%

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 Chicken thigh
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Chicken thigh Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Protein 6.38g 28.18g Chicken thigh
Fats 69.61g 10.3g Pork jowl
Carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Calories 655kcal 218kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 4mg 13mg Chicken thigh
Iron 0.42mg 1.46mg Chicken thigh
Magnesium 3mg 26mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 86mg 199mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 148mg 259mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 25mg 95mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.84mg 2.79mg Chicken thigh
Copper 0.04mg 0.09mg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.005mg 0.027mg Chicken thigh
Selenium 1.5µg 20.5µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 9IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.088mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.255mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 7.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.38mg Chicken thigh
Folate 1µg 9µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 0.33µg Pork jowl
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 0.21mg 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 0.168mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 0.446mg 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 0.528mg 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.095mg 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 0.305mg 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.072mg 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 90mg 102mg Pork jowl
Saturated Fat 25.26g 2.78g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 3.82g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 2.43g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Chicken thigh
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
36%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pork jowl - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168269/nutrients
  2. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.