Chicken thigh vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Chicken thigh and Pork jowl
- Chicken thigh has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Pork jowl has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
- Pork jowl's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 112% more.
- Chicken thigh has 14 times more Selenium than Pork jowl. Chicken thigh has 20.5µg of Selenium, while Pork jowl has 1.5µg.
- Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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 | +766.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +225% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75% |
| Contains more IronIron | +247.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +232.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +440% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1266.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.7% |
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 | +677.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +414% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +322.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +338.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +148.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
6.38 g
Fats:
69.61 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
22.19 g
Other:
1.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +341.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +167.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +575.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 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 | -89% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +761% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +233.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 218kcal | 655kcal |
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| Protein | 28.18g | 6.38g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 69.61g |
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| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 102mg | 90mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 148mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.42mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.04mg |
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| Zinc | 2.79mg | 0.84mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 86mg |
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| Sodium | 95mg | 25mg |
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| Vitamin A | 70IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.005mg |
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| Selenium | 20.5µg | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.386mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.236mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 4.535mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.82µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 1µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.78g | 25.26g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.82g | 32.89g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 8.11g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.021mg |
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| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0.21mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 0.168mg |
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| Leucine | 2.115mg | 0.446mg |
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| Lysine | 2.384mg | 0.528mg |
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| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.095mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.239mg |
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| Valine | 1.397mg | 0.305mg |
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| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.072mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
34%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork jowl is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)