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Coconut oil vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Coconut oil and Pork jowl

  • Coconut oil has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Coconut oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 286% more.
  • Pork jowl is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, coconut 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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +740%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +4100%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +740%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +4100%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +42.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +73866.7%
Contains more Other +100%
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 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 Fats +42.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +73866.7%
Contains more Other +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +419.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +376.5%
91% 7% 2%
Saturated Fat: 82.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.702 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +419.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +376.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut oil Pork jowl Opinion
Protein 0g 6.38g Pork jowl
Fats 99.06g 69.61g Coconut oil
Calories 892kcal 655kcal Coconut oil
Calcium 1mg 4mg Pork jowl
Iron 0.05mg 0.42mg Pork jowl
Magnesium 0mg 3mg Pork jowl
Phosphorus 0mg 86mg Pork jowl
Potassium 0mg 148mg Pork jowl
Sodium 0mg 25mg Coconut oil
Zinc 0.02mg 0.84mg Pork jowl
Copper 0mg 0.04mg Pork jowl
Manganese 0mg 0.005mg Pork jowl
Selenium 0µg 1.5µg Pork jowl
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.236mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.535mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.25mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.09mg Pork jowl
Folate 0µg 1µg Pork jowl
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.82µg Pork jowl
Vitamin K 0.6µg Coconut oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.021mg Pork jowl
Threonine 0mg 0.21mg Pork jowl
Isoleucine 0mg 0.168mg Pork jowl
Leucine 0mg 0.446mg Pork jowl
Lysine 0mg 0.528mg Pork jowl
Methionine 0mg 0.095mg Pork jowl
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.239mg Pork jowl
Valine 0mg 0.305mg Pork jowl
Histidine 0mg 0.072mg Pork jowl
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg Coconut oil
Trans Fat 0.028g Pork jowl
Saturated Fat 82.475g 25.26g Pork jowl
Monounsaturated Fat 6.332g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 1.702g 8.11g Pork jowl
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.676g Coconut oil
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Coconut oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Coconut oil Pork jowl
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
0%
Coconut oil
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Coconut oil
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 57.215g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Coconut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171412/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.