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Butter vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Butter and Pork jowl

  • Butter has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E , however, Pork jowl is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Butter covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 126% more than Pork jowl.
  • Pork jowl has 228 times less Vitamin A RAE than Butter. Butter has 684µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Pork jowl has 3µg.
  • Pork jowl contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Butter, without salt 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 Calcium +500%
Contains less Sodium -56%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +258.3%
Contains more Potassium +516.7%
Contains more Zinc +833.3%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains less Sodium -56%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +258.3%
Contains more Potassium +516.7%
Contains more Zinc +833.3%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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.
Butter
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Contains more Vitamin A +27666.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7620%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +594.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10697.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +382.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
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 A +27666.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7620%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +594.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10697.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +382.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +16.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +650.6%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Contains more Other +4450%
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 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 Fats +16.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +650.6%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Contains more Other +4450%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.4%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Pork jowl Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 0g Butter
Protein 0.85g 6.38g Pork jowl
Fats 81.11g 69.61g Butter
Carbs 0.06g 0g Butter
Calories 717kcal 655kcal Butter
Sugar 0.06g 0g Pork jowl
Calcium 24mg 4mg Butter
Iron 0.02mg 0.42mg Pork jowl
Magnesium 2mg 3mg Pork jowl
Phosphorus 24mg 86mg Pork jowl
Potassium 24mg 148mg Pork jowl
Sodium 11mg 25mg Butter
Zinc 0.09mg 0.84mg Pork jowl
Copper 0.016mg 0.04mg Pork jowl
Manganese 0.004mg 0.005mg Pork jowl
Selenium 1µg 1.5µg Pork jowl
Vitamin A 2499IU 9IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 684µg 3µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.29mg Butter
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.236mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 4.535mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.25mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.09mg Pork jowl
Folate 3µg 1µg Butter
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.82µg Pork jowl
Vitamin K 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.021mg Pork jowl
Threonine 0.038mg 0.21mg Pork jowl
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.168mg Pork jowl
Leucine 0.083mg 0.446mg Pork jowl
Lysine 0.067mg 0.528mg Pork jowl
Methionine 0.021mg 0.095mg Pork jowl
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.239mg Pork jowl
Valine 0.057mg 0.305mg Pork jowl
Histidine 0.023mg 0.072mg Pork jowl
Cholesterol 215mg 90mg Pork jowl
Saturated Fat 50.489g 25.26g Pork jowl
Monounsaturated Fat 23.43g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 8.11g Pork jowl
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butter Pork jowl
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
21%
Butter
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.229g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.