Caramel vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are caramel and pork jowl different?
- Caramel is higher in calcium and vitamin B5; however, pork jowl is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pork jowl is 114% higher.
- Caramel contains 35 times more calcium than pork jowl. While caramel contains 138mg of calcium, pork jowl contains only 4mg.
- Pork jowl has less sodium.
- Pork jowl has a lower glycemic index (0) than caramel (65).
Candies, caramels 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +466.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +120% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +58.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +148% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +274.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2964.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +173.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +759.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +161.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2032.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133.2% |
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 25.26g | 104% |
| Fats | 8.1g | 69.61g | 95% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 32.89g | 78% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 8.11g | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 90mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 4.535mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 77g | 0g | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.386mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.82µg | 22% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 655kcal | 14% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 4mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 25mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.25mg | 7% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 6.38g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.42mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 86mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.84mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.236mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 148mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 77g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 65.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.528mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 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 Sugar?
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 22.784g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins