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Chocolate vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chocolate and Pork jowl?

  • Chocolate is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber, yet Pork jowl is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 110% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chocolate is lower.

We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw types 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 Calcium +1300%
Contains more Iron +1809.5%
Contains more Magnesium +4766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.5%
Contains more Potassium +277.7%
Contains more Zinc +139.3%
Contains more Copper +2470%
Contains more Manganese +28280%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Sodium - 25
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Iron +1809.5%
Contains more Magnesium +4766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.5%
Contains more Potassium +277.7%
Contains more Zinc +139.3%
Contains more Copper +2470%
Contains more Manganese +28280%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Sodium - 25

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 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1444%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +372%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +256.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1444%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +372%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +256.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +30.7%
Contains more Fats +122.5%
Contains more Water +2187.6%
Equal in Other - 1.82
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 +30.7%
Contains more Fats +122.5%
Contains more Water +2187.6%
Equal in Other - 1.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +642.7%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +642.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate 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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Pork jowl Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 0g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 6.38g Pork jowl
Fats 31.28g 69.61g Pork jowl
Carbs 61.17g 0g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Sugar 47.9g 0g Pork jowl
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 4mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.42mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 3mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 86mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 148mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 25mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.84mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.04mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.005mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 1.5µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 9IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.29mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.236mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 4.535mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.25mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.09mg Pork jowl
Folate 1µg Pork jowl
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.82µg Pork jowl
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
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 8mg 90mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Pork jowl
Saturated Fat 18.519g 25.26g Chocolate
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 8.11g Pork jowl
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
10%
Chocolate
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.741g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.