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Mozzarella vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mozzarella and Pork jowl

  • Mozzarella has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, however, Pork jowl has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for Calcium is 73% more.
  • Mozzarella has 46 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pork jowl. Mozzarella has 137µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Pork jowl has 3µg.
  • Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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 +18175%
Contains more Magnesium +766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +509.3%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Zinc +272.6%
Contains more Selenium +946.7%
Contains more Iron +68%
Contains more Potassium +55.8%
Contains more Copper +48.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains more Calcium +18175%
Contains more Magnesium +766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +509.3%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Zinc +272.6%
Contains more Selenium +946.7%
Contains more Iron +68%
Contains more Potassium +55.8%
Contains more Copper +48.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +5644.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.1%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1830%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3679.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
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 +5644.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.1%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1830%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3679.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +331%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +124.9%
Contains more Other +31.9%
Contains more Fats +307.1%
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 Protein +331%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +124.9%
Contains more Other +31.9%
Contains more Fats +307.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +579%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1493.3%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +579%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1493.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Pork jowl Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 6.38g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 69.61g Pork jowl
Carbs 3.1g 0g Mozzarella
Calories 280kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Sugar 1.23g 0g Pork jowl
Calcium 731mg 4mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.42mg Pork jowl
Magnesium 26mg 3mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 86mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 148mg Pork jowl
Sodium 16mg 25mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 0.84mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.04mg Pork jowl
Manganese 0.005mg Pork jowl
Selenium 15.7µg 1.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 9IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.236mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 4.535mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.09mg Pork jowl
Folate 9µg 1µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.82µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.021mg Pork jowl
Threonine 0.21mg Pork jowl
Isoleucine 0.168mg Pork jowl
Leucine 0.446mg Pork jowl
Lysine 0.528mg Pork jowl
Methionine 0.095mg Pork jowl
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pork jowl
Valine 0.305mg Pork jowl
Histidine 0.072mg Pork jowl
Cholesterol 54mg 90mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 25.26g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 8.11g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mozzarella Pork jowl
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Mozzarella
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.393g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.