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Blood sausage vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Blood sausage and Pork jowl

  • Blood sausage has more Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B12, however, Pork jowl is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Blood sausage covers your daily Iron needs 75% more than Pork jowl.
  • Pork jowl has 27 times less Sodium than Blood sausage. Blood sausage has 680mg of Sodium, while Pork jowl has 25mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Blood sausage 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 5.7% 1.8% 3.4% 240% 13% 35% 9.4% 89% 1.3% 85%
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 +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more IronIron +1423.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +933.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +289.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +290.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.04mg

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% 2.6% 39% 18% 30% 23% 36% 9.2% 125% 0% 3.8% 40%
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% 0.54% 5.8% 0% 97% 54% 85% 15% 21% 103% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +451.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +277.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 35% 47% 2%
Protein: 14.6 g
Fats: 34.5 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 2.31 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 +128.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +113.2%
Contains more OtherOther +26.9%
Contains more FatsFats +101.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 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 -47%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +106.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blood sausage Pork jowl Opinion
Calories 379kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Protein 14.6g 6.38g Blood sausage
Fats 34.5g 69.61g Pork jowl
Net carbs 1.29g 0g Blood sausage
Carbs 1.29g 0g Blood sausage
Cholesterol 120mg 90mg Pork jowl
Vitamin D 52IU Blood sausage
Magnesium 8mg 3mg Blood sausage
Calcium 6mg 4mg Blood sausage
Potassium 38mg 148mg Pork jowl
Iron 6.4mg 0.42mg Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g 0g Pork jowl
Copper 0.04mg 0.04mg
Zinc 1.3mg 0.84mg Blood sausage
Phosphorus 22mg 86mg Pork jowl
Sodium 680mg 25mg Pork jowl
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin D 1.3µg Blood sausage
Manganese 0.01mg 0.005mg Blood sausage
Selenium 15.5µg 1.5µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.236mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 4.535mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.25mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.09mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.82µg Blood sausage
Folate 5µg 1µg Blood sausage
Choline 72.8mg Blood sausage
Saturated Fat 13.4g 25.26g Blood sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 15.9g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 8.11g Pork jowl
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.021mg Blood sausage
Threonine 0.57mg 0.21mg Blood sausage
Isoleucine 0.32mg 0.168mg Blood sausage
Leucine 1.39mg 0.446mg Blood sausage
Lysine 1.05mg 0.528mg Blood sausage
Methionine 0.2mg 0.095mg Blood sausage
Phenylalanine 0.82mg 0.239mg Blood sausage
Valine 1.02mg 0.305mg Blood sausage
Histidine 0.71mg 0.072mg Blood sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blood sausage 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
25%
Blood sausage
29%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 655mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is relatively richer in minerals
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. Blood sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171618/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.