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Cervelat vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cervelat and pork jowl

  • Cervelat has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin C, zinc, vitamin B6, and copper; however, pork jowl is higher in vitamin B1.
  • Cervelat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 195% more than pork jowl.
  • Pork jowl has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of cervelat is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork 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 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
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 +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.7%
Contains more IronIron +385.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +275%
Contains more ZincZinc +204.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1253.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%

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 55% 0% 4.4% 17% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +570.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.3%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.535mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 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 +173.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +103.6%
Contains more OtherOther +98.4%
Contains more FatsFats +128.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 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 -54.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +153.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +575.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Pork jowl DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 0.82µg 195%
Saturated fat 11.51g 25.26g 63%
Fats 30.43g 69.61g 60%
Sodium 1300mg 25mg 55%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 32.89g 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 8.11g 46%
Selenium 20.3µg 1.5µg 34%
Protein 17.45g 6.38g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.386mg 20%
Iron 2.04mg 0.42mg 20%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0mg 18%
Zinc 2.56mg 0.84mg 16%
Calories 362kcal 655kcal 15%
Choline 78.9mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.09mg 13%
Copper 0.15mg 0.04mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.236mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 5%
Cholesterol 74mg 90mg 5%
Phosphorus 111mg 86mg 4%
Potassium 260mg 148mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 3mg 3%
Carbs 3.33g 0g 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 4.535mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 3.33g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.85g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.29mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.005mg 0%
Folate 2µg 1µg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cervelat 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
82%
Cervelat
29%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 1275mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.75g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cervelat
Cervelat 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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.