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Chocolate cake vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chocolate cake and Pork jowl?

  • Chocolate cake is richer in Selenium, Copper, Iron, and Manganese, yet Pork jowl is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pork jowl's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 99% higher.
  • Chocolate cake has 56 times more Manganese than Pork jowl. Chocolate cake has 0.28mg of Manganese, while Pork jowl has 0.005mg.
  • Pork jowl contains less Sodium.

We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +1400%
Contains more Iron +283.3%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.3%
Contains more Copper +417.5%
Contains more Manganese +5500%
Contains more Selenium +693.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +21.7%
Equal in Potassium - 148
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +283.3%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.3%
Contains more Copper +417.5%
Contains more Manganese +5500%
Contains more Selenium +693.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +21.7%
Equal in Potassium - 148

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 +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Folate +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +412.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
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 +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Folate +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +412.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +20.4%
Contains more Fats +361%
Equal in Water - 22.19
Equal in Other - 1.82
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +20.4%
Contains more Fats +361%
Equal in Water - 22.19
Equal in Other - 1.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +444.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.7%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +444.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Pork jowl Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 0g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 6.38g Pork jowl
Fats 15.1g 69.61g Pork jowl
Carbs 53.4g 0g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Fiber 1.6g 0g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 4mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.42mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 3mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 86mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 148mg Pork jowl
Sodium 315mg 25mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.69mg 0.84mg Pork jowl
Copper 0.207mg 0.04mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.005mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 1.5µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 9IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.236mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 4.535mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.25mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.09mg Pork jowl
Folate 27µg 1µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.82µg Pork jowl
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.021mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.21mg Pork jowl
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.168mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.446mg Pork jowl
Lysine 0.268mg 0.528mg Pork jowl
Methionine 0.116mg 0.095mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.239mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg 0.305mg Pork jowl
Histidine 0.12mg 0.072mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 90mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 25.26g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 8.11g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake 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
15%
Chocolate cake
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake 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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.