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Beefsteak vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beefsteak and Pork jowl different?

  • Beefsteak is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Pork jowl is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pork jowl is 97% higher.
  • Beefsteak contains 19 times more Selenium than Pork jowl. While Beefsteak contains 28.8µg of Selenium, Pork jowl contains only 1.5µg.
  • Beefsteak has less Saturated Fat.

Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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.
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +288.1%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.7%
Contains more Potassium +129.7%
Contains more Zinc +477.4%
Contains more Copper +82.5%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +1820%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +288.1%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.7%
Contains more Potassium +129.7%
Contains more Zinc +477.4%
Contains more Copper +82.5%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +1820%
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 E +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +394.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
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 E +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +394.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +318.8%
Contains more Water +161.2%
Contains more Fats +360.7%
Contains more Other +766.7%
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 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 +318.8%
Contains more Water +161.2%
Contains more Fats +360.7%
Contains more Other +766.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +422.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1348.2%
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +422.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1348.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Pork jowl Opinion
Protein 26.72g 6.38g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 69.61g Pork jowl
Calories 250kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 22mg 4mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 0.42mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 3mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 86mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 148mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 25mg Pork jowl
Zinc 4.85mg 0.84mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.04mg Beefsteak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.005mg Beefsteak
Selenium 28.8µg 1.5µg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.29mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.236mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 4.535mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.25mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.09mg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 1µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 0.82µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.021mg Beefsteak
Threonine 1.054mg 0.21mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.168mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 0.446mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 0.528mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.095mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.239mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 0.305mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.072mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 79mg 90mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 25.26g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 8.11g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beefsteak 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
45%
Beefsteak
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
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?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.309g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.