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Beef tenderloin vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef tenderloin and Pork jowl

  • Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Copper, yet Pork jowl is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pork jowl is 78% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 15 times more Selenium than Pork jowl. Beef tenderloin contains 22.9µg of Selenium, while Pork jowl contains 1.5µg.
  • Beef tenderloin contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted 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.
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +640.5%
Contains more Magnesium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +136%
Contains more Potassium +123.6%
Contains more Zinc +379.8%
Contains more Copper +207.5%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Contains more Selenium +1426.7%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +640.5%
Contains more Magnesium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +136%
Contains more Potassium +123.6%
Contains more Zinc +379.8%
Contains more Copper +207.5%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Contains more Selenium +1426.7%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%

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 B2 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.8%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.236
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.25
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 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% 6% 0% 0% 97% 55% 86% 15% 21% 1% 103% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.8%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.236
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +274.6%
Contains more Water +118%
Contains more Other +72%
Contains more Fats +183%
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 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 Protein +274.6%
Contains more Water +118%
Contains more Other +72%
Contains more Fats +183%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +711%
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +711%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Pork jowl Opinion
Protein 23.9g 6.38g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 69.61g Pork jowl
Calories 324kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 9mg 4mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 3.11mg 0.42mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 22mg 3mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 86mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 331mg 148mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 25mg Pork jowl
Zinc 4.03mg 0.84mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.04mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.014mg 0.005mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 22.9µg 1.5µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.236mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 4.535mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.25mg
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 8µg 1µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.82µg Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.021mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.21mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.168mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 0.446mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 0.528mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.095mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.239mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 0.305mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.072mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 90mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 25.26g Beef tenderloin
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 8.11g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Pork jowl
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.54g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.