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Broth vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between broth and pork jowl

  • Broth has more selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, and magnesium; however, pork jowl is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1037% more than pork jowl.
  • Pork jowl contains 47 times less calcium than broth. Broth contains 187mg of calcium, while pork jowl contains 4mg.
  • Pork jowl has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of broth is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 +1766.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4575%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.8%
Contains more IronIron +145.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1766.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +833.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%

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.
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more FolateFolate +3100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +173.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 +161.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2602.2%
Contains more FatsFats +401.5%
Contains more WaterWater +877.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 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 -86.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +513.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +81%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Pork jowl DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 25mg 1037%
Saturated fat 3.43g 25.26g 99%
Fats 13.88g 69.61g 86%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 32.89g 69%
Selenium 28µg 1.5µg 48%
Cholesterol 13mg 90mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.386mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 8.11g 24%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.82µg 22%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Protein 16.66g 6.38g 21%
Calories 267kcal 655kcal 19%
Calcium 187mg 4mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.236mg 15%
Magnesium 56mg 3mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 4.535mg 13%
Phosphorus 166mg 86mg 11%
Folate 32µg 1µg 8%
Iron 1.03mg 0.42mg 8%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.84mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.25mg 7%
Carbs 18.01g 0g 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.005mg 6%
Potassium 309mg 148mg 5%
Copper 0mg 0.04mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.29mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 0g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.21mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.168mg 0%
Leucine 0.446mg 0%
Lysine 0.528mg 0%
Methionine 0.095mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.072mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
28%
Broth
29%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 23850mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.