Blue cheese vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are blue cheese and pork jowl different?
- Blue cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, and zinc; however, pork jowl is richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for blue cheese is 52% higher.
- Blue cheese contains 46 times more sodium than pork jowl. While blue cheese contains 1146mg of sodium, pork jowl contains only 25mg.
Cheese, blue 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 | +666.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +216.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +350% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +866.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +6500% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +591.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1231% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +346.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
Protein:
6.38 g
Fats:
69.61 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
22.19 g
Other:
1.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +235.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +91.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +180.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +142.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
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 | -26.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +322.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +913.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 28.74g | 69.61g | 63% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.778g | 32.89g | 63% |
| Calcium | 528mg | 4mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1146mg | 25mg | 49% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.8g | 8.11g | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 86mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.386mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 18.669g | 25.26g | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.729mg | 0.25mg | 30% |
| Protein | 21.4g | 6.38g | 30% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 1.5µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.016mg | 4.535mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 3µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22µg | 0.82µg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 0.84mg | 17% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 655kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.236mg | 11% |
| Folate | 36µg | 1µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 90mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 256mg | 148mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.34g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.34g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.124mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.852mg | 0.528mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.087mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.556mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.758mg | 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
41%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 1121mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blue cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.591g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins