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Pork jowl vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork jowl and Turkey sausage

  • Pork jowl is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, yet Turkey sausage is richer in Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pork jowl is 107% higher.
  • Pork jowl contains 7 times more Vitamin B1 than Turkey sausage. Pork jowl contains 0.386mg of Vitamin B1, while Turkey sausage contains 0.054mg.
  • Turkey sausage contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild.

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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 -96.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +154.8%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.2%
Contains more Potassium +54.7%
Contains more Zinc +254.8%
Contains more Copper +177.5%
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 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +154.8%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.2%
Contains more Potassium +54.7%
Contains more Zinc +254.8%
Contains more Copper +177.5%

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 E +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +614.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.79
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% 4% 12% 2% 14% 39% 70% 0% 48% 3% 99% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +614.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.79

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +284.8%
Contains more Protein +141.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +184.5%
Equal in Other - 1.81
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more Fats +284.8%
Contains more Protein +141.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +184.5%
Equal in Other - 1.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +537.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +537.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%

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 Turkey sausage
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Turkey sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Protein 6.38g 15.42g Turkey sausage
Fats 69.61g 18.09g Pork jowl
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Calories 655kcal 235kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 4mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Iron 0.42mg 1.07mg Turkey sausage
Magnesium 3mg 16mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 86mg 155mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 148mg 229mg Turkey sausage
Sodium 25mg 639mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.84mg 2.98mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.04mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.005mg Pork jowl
Selenium 1.5µg 0µg Pork jowl
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.19mg Pork jowl
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.054mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.165mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 3.692mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.208mg Turkey sausage
Folate 1µg 4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 0.79µg Pork jowl
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.175mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.21mg 0.686mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.168mg 0.802mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 0.446mg 1.229mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 0.528mg 1.453mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.095mg 0.447mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.612mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.305mg 0.819mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.072mg 0.481mg Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 90mg 160mg Pork jowl
Saturated Fat 25.26g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 5.158g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 4.657g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Turkey sausage
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
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.421g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 614mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.