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Corn syrup vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between corn syrup and pork jowl

  • Pork jowl is richer than corn syrup in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pork jowl is 126% higher.
  • Corn syrup contains 6 times more sodium than pork jowl. Corn syrup contains 155mg of sodium, while pork jowl contains 25mg.
  • Pork jowl has a lower glycemic index than corn syrup.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, corn, dark 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 1.2% 13% 16% 13% 23% 37% 3.3% 0.65% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +236.4%
Contains more IronIron +13.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +2000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +681.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 5.8% 0% 97% 54% 85% 15% 21% 103% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22575%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +987%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +355%
~equal in Water ~22.19g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Pork jowl DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 25.26g 115%
Fats 0g 69.61g 107%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 32.89g 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 8.11g 54%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.82µg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.386mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 4.535mg 28%
Carbs 77.59g 0g 26%
Calories 286kcal 655kcal 18%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.236mg 17%
Protein 0g 6.38g 13%
Phosphorus 11mg 86mg 11%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.84mg 7%
Sodium 155mg 25mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.09mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.25mg 5%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.005mg 4%
Potassium 44mg 148mg 3%
Selenium 2.9µg 1.5µg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.29mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 4mg 1%
Iron 0.37mg 0.42mg 1%
Copper 0.053mg 0.04mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 0g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Folate 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.21mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.168mg 0%
Leucine 0.446mg 0%
Lysine 0.528mg 0%
Methionine 0.095mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.072mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Pork jowl
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
1%
Corn syrup
29%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.26g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.