Chorizo vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Chorizo and Pork jowl
- Chorizo is richer than Pork jowl in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pork jowl is 54% higher.
- Chorizo contains 49 times more Sodium than Pork jowl. Chorizo contains 1235mg of Sodium, while Pork jowl contains 25mg.
Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef 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.
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Calcium
+100%
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Iron
+278.6%
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Magnesium
+500%
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Phosphorus
+74.4%
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Potassium
+168.9%
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Zinc
+306%
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Copper
+100%
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Manganese
+700%
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Selenium
+1306.7%
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Sodium
-98%
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+100%
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Iron
+278.6%
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Magnesium
+500%
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Phosphorus
+74.4%
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Potassium
+168.9%
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Zinc
+306%
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Copper
+100%
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Manganese
+700%
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Selenium
+1306.7%
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-98%
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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Vitamin B1
+63.2%
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Vitamin B2
+27.1%
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Vitamin B3
+13.1%
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Vitamin B5
+348%
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Vitamin B6
+488.9%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin B12
+143.9%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+31.8%
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Vitamin B1
+63.2%
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Vitamin B2
+27.1%
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Vitamin B3
+13.1%
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Vitamin B5
+348%
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Vitamin B6
+488.9%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin B12
+143.9%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+31.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+277.7%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+43.5%
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+115.4%
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Fats
+81.9%
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+277.7%
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+∞%
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+43.5%
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+115.4%
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Fats
+81.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-43.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+78.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+134.4%
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Saturated Fat
-43.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+78.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+134.4%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g |
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| Protein | 24.1g | 6.38g |
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| Fats | 38.27g | 69.61g |
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| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g |
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| Calories | 455kcal | 655kcal |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 4mg |
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| Iron | 1.59mg | 0.42mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 150mg | 86mg |
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| Potassium | 398mg | 148mg |
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| Sodium | 1235mg | 25mg |
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| Zinc | 3.41mg | 0.84mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.04mg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.005mg |
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| Selenium | 21.1µg | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 61IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.386mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.236mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 4.535mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.09mg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0.82µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.021mg |
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| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.21mg |
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| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.168mg |
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| Leucine | 1.708mg | 0.446mg |
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| Lysine | 2.414mg | 0.528mg |
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| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.095mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.239mg |
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| Valine | 0.914mg | 0.305mg |
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| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.072mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 90mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.38g | 25.26g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.4g | 32.89g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 8.11g |
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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
68%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 1210mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chorizo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)