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Balsamic vinegar vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between balsamic vinegar and pork jowl

  • Balsamic vinegar is richer in manganese, yet pork jowl is richer in phosphorus and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pork jowl is 126% higher.
  • Pork jowl has a lower glycemic index than balsamic vinegar.

Food types used in this article are Vinegar, balsamic 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 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
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 +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +575%
Contains more IronIron +71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2520%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +352.6%
~equal in Sodium ~25mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +244.5%
Contains more OtherOther +231.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1202%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Pork jowl DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 25.26g 115%
Fats 0g 69.61g 107%
Monounsaturated fat 32.89g 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 54%
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 32%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 28%
Calories 88kcal 655kcal 28%
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 18%
Protein 0.49g 6.38g 12%
Phosphorus 19mg 86mg 10%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.84mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 7%
Carbs 17.03g 0g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 5%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.005mg 5%
Iron 0.72mg 0.42mg 4%
Selenium 1.5µg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 3mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Copper 0.026mg 0.04mg 2%
Calcium 27mg 4mg 2%
Potassium 112mg 148mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 0g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 0g N/A
Sodium 23mg 25mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.21mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.168mg 0%
Leucine 0.446mg 0%
Lysine 0.528mg 0%
Methionine 0.095mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.072mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar 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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
29%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.26g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.

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