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Pork jowl vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork jowl and Roast beef different?

  • Pork jowl is richer in Vitamin B1, while Roast beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Pork jowl covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 120% more than Roast beef.
  • Pork jowl contains 9 times more Vitamin B1 than Roast beef. Pork jowl contains 0.386mg of Vitamin B1, while Roast beef contains 0.043mg.
  • Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat.

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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.
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +388.1%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.4%
Contains more Potassium +337.2%
Contains more Zinc +281%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +880%
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% 77% 15% 104% 58% 112% 88% 29% 2% 81%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +388.1%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.4%
Contains more Potassium +337.2%
Contains more Zinc +281%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +880%

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 +797.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +69%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +411.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +148.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
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 1% 10% 0% 0% 11% 50% 105% 34% 107% 4% 256% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +797.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +69%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +411.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +148.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1786.4%
Contains more Protein +191.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +232.2%
Contains more Other +83%
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more Fats +1786.4%
Contains more Protein +191.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +232.2%
Contains more Other +83%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2062.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2903.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.27 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2062.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2903.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%

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 Roast beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Roast beef Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.64g Roast beef
Protein 6.38g 18.62g Roast beef
Fats 69.61g 3.69g Pork jowl
Carbs 0g 0.64g Roast beef
Calories 655kcal 115kcal Pork jowl
Sugar 0g 0.29g Pork jowl
Calcium 4mg 5mg Roast beef
Iron 0.42mg 2.05mg Roast beef
Magnesium 3mg 20mg Roast beef
Phosphorus 86mg 242mg Roast beef
Potassium 148mg 647mg Roast beef
Sodium 25mg 853mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.84mg 3.2mg Roast beef
Copper 0.04mg 0.086mg Roast beef
Manganese 0.005mg 0.015mg Roast beef
Selenium 1.5µg 14.7µg Roast beef
Vitamin A 9IU 11IU Roast beef
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.49mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.043mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.213mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 5.581mg Roast beef
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.566mg Roast beef
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.46mg Roast beef
Folate 1µg 5µg Roast beef
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 2.04µg Roast beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg Roast beef
Tryptophan 0.021mg Pork jowl
Threonine 0.21mg Pork jowl
Isoleucine 0.168mg Pork jowl
Leucine 0.446mg Pork jowl
Lysine 0.528mg Pork jowl
Methionine 0.095mg Pork jowl
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pork jowl
Valine 0.305mg Pork jowl
Histidine 0.072mg Pork jowl
Cholesterol 90mg 51mg Roast beef
Trans Fat 0.148g Pork jowl
Saturated Fat 25.26g 1.318g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.007g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Roast beef
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 1.521g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 0.27g Pork jowl
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Roast beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Roast beef
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
48%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 23.942g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roast beef
Roast beef is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef
Roast beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef
Roast beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 828mg)
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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.