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Baby food vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between baby food and pork jowl

  • Baby food has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, calcium, selenium, phosphorus, and copper; however, pork jowl is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Baby food covers your daily iron needs 589% more than pork jowl.
  • Pork jowl has 183 times less calcium than baby food. Baby food has 733mg of calcium, while pork jowl has 4mg.
  • Baby food contains less saturated fat.
  • Baby food has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of baby food is 56, while the glycemic index of pork jowl is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 1.2% 13% 16% 13% 23% 37% 3.3% 0.65% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +195.3%
Contains more IronIron +11209.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +735%
Contains more ZincZinc +185.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +355.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1626.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 5.8% 0% 97% 54% 85% 15% 21% 103% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1169%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1051.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +665.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +329.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +81.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1482%
Contains more WaterWater +231.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.11 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2627.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +377.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Pork jowl DV% diff.
Iron 47.5mg 0.42mg 589%
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.236mg 191%
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 4.535mg 189%
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.386mg 171%
Saturated fat 0.769g 25.26g 111%
Fats 4.4g 69.61g 100%
Monounsaturated fat 1.206g 32.89g 79%
Calcium 733mg 4mg 73%
Selenium 25.9µg 1.5µg 44%
Phosphorus 392mg 86mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 8.11g 43%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.82µg 34%
Copper 0.334mg 0.04mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Fiber 7.5g 0g 30%
Carbs 73.4g 0g 24%
Magnesium 100mg 3mg 23%
Vitamin E 3.68mg 0.29mg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.25mg 16%
Calories 379kcal 655kcal 14%
Zinc 2.4mg 0.84mg 14%
Protein 12.2g 6.38g 12%
Folate 43µg 1µg 11%
Potassium 437mg 148mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.09mg 8%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Sodium 3mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Net carbs 65.9g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.005mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.4mg 0.21mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.477mg 0.168mg 0%
Leucine 1.041mg 0.446mg 0%
Lysine 0.404mg 0.528mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.095mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.653mg 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.286mg 0.072mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food Pork jowl
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
164%
Baby food
29%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 24.491g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/nutrients
  2. Pork jowl - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168269/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.