Brisket vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between brisket and pork jowl
- Brisket has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B5, while pork jowl has more vitamin B1.
- Pork jowl's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 90% higher.
- Pork jowl contains 18 times less selenium than brisket. Brisket contains 27.1µg of selenium, while pork jowl contains 1.5µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in brisket is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +533.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +478.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +696.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1706.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +75.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +127.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +213.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +158.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +554.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +351.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +136.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +277.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +550% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +314.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1090.9% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 7.305g | 25.26g | 82% |
| Fats | 18.42g | 69.61g | 79% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.934g | 32.89g | 62% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 0.82µg | 54% |
| Zinc | 6.69mg | 0.84mg | 53% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 8.11g | 50% |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 1.5µg | 47% |
| Protein | 28.82g | 6.38g | 45% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.386mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 0.42mg | 25% |
| Choline | 109.8mg | 20% | |
| Calories | 289kcal | 655kcal | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 0.09mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 175mg | 86mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.04mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 0.25mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 90mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.236mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 4.535mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 148mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.101mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.253mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.192mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 0.528mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.717mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.367mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.879mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork jowl is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brisket is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.955g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket 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.