Barbecue chicken vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between barbecue chicken and pork jowl?
- Barbecue chicken is richer in selenium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, yet pork jowl is richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin B12.
- Pork jowl's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 107% higher.
- Barbecue chicken has 15 times more selenium than pork jowl. Barbecue chicken has 22µg of selenium, while pork jowl has 1.5µg.
- Pork jowl contains less sodium.
We used Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat, and skin and Pork, fresh, variety meats, and by-products, jowl, raw types in this comparison.
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +111.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +153.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1366.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +58.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +601.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +64.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +74.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
Protein:
6.38 g
Fats:
69.61 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
22.19 g
Other:
1.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +252.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +176.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +361.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
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 | -84.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +410.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +297.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 3.927g | 25.26g | 97% |
| Fats | 15.08g | 69.61g | 84% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 32.89g | 66% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 8.11g | 40% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 1.5µg | 37% |
| Protein | 22.51g | 6.38g | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.386mg | 28% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 655kcal | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 218mg | 86mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.82µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 25mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 90mg | 12% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 11% | |
| Zinc | 1.78mg | 0.84mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.09mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 4.535mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.95mg | 0.42mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 148mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.236mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.75mg | 0.528mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.935mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
26%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork jowl is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.333g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins