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Beefsteak raw vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beefsteak raw and pork jowl different?

  • Beefsteak raw is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus, and potassium; however, pork jowl is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pork jowl is 117% higher.
  • Beefsteak raw contains 19 times more selenium than pork jowl. While beefsteak raw contains 27.9µg of selenium, pork jowl contains only 1.5µg.
  • Beefsteak raw has less cholesterol.

Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
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 +733.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +153.4%
Contains more IronIron +376.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +531%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1760%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%

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.
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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +503.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +228%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +414.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 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 +235.1%
Contains more WaterWater +228.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1198.7%
Contains more OtherOther +451.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 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 -92.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1297.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4191%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak raw Pork jowl
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Beefsteak raw Pork jowl DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.875g 25.26g 106%
Fats 5.36g 69.61g 99%
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0.82µg 78%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 32.89g 76%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 8.11g 53%
Selenium 27.9µg 1.5µg 48%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.84mg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.09mg 35%
Protein 21.38g 6.38g 30%
Calories 134kcal 655kcal 26%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.386mg 26%
Iron 2mg 0.42mg 20%
Phosphorus 220mg 86mg 19%
Cholesterol 67mg 90mg 8%
Potassium 375mg 148mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 5%
Magnesium 25mg 3mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.236mg 4%
Copper 0.079mg 0.04mg 4%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 4.535mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Sodium 55mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Folate 3µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Calcium 5mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.005mg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.21mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.168mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0.446mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0.528mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.095mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.072mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Pork jowl
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
48%
Beefsteak raw
29%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 23.385g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw 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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.