Romano cheese vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between romano cheese and pork jowl
- Romano cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2; however, pork jowl is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B3.
- Romano cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 106% more than pork jowl.
- Romano cheese has 57 times more sodium than pork jowl. While romano cheese has 1433mg of sodium, pork jowl has only 25mg.
- The glycemic index of romano cheese is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, romano 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1266.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26500% |
Contains more IronIron | +83.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +207.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +783.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +866.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
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 | +3100% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +36.6% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +26.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +943.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5789.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
31.8 g
Fats:
26.94 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
30.91 g
Other:
6.72 g
Protein:
6.38 g
Fats:
69.61 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
22.19 g
Other:
1.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +398.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +39.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +269.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +158.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.593 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 | -32.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +319.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1267.6% |
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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Calcium | 1064mg | 4mg | 106% |
Phosphorus | 760mg | 86mg | 96% |
Fats | 26.94g | 69.61g | 66% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.838g | 32.89g | 63% |
Sodium | 1433mg | 25mg | 61% |
Protein | 31.8g | 6.38g | 51% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.593g | 8.11g | 50% |
Saturated fat | 17.115g | 25.26g | 37% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.386mg | 29% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.077mg | 4.535mg | 28% |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 1.5µg | 24% |
Zinc | 2.58mg | 0.84mg | 16% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.12µg | 0.82µg | 13% |
Calories | 387kcal | 655kcal | 13% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.236mg | 10% |
Vitamin A | 96µg | 3µg | 10% |
Magnesium | 41mg | 3mg | 9% |
Cholesterol | 104mg | 90mg | 5% |
Iron | 0.77mg | 0.42mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.424mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
Folate | 7µg | 1µg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
Potassium | 86mg | 148mg | 2% |
Carbs | 3.63g | 0g | 1% |
Copper | 0.03mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.63g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.73g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.429mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.685mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
Leucine | 3.071mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.941mg | 0.528mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.852mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.71mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
Valine | 2.183mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
Histidine | 1.231mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
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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
26%

29%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%

12%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Romano cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.145g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pork jowl is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 1408mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?

Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $3.8)