Croissant vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between croissant and pork jowl
- Croissant is richer in selenium, folate, iron, vitamin A, manganese, and vitamin B5, yet pork jowl is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pork jowl is 68% higher.
- Croissant contains 88 times more folate than pork jowl. Croissant contains 88µg of folate, while pork jowl contains 1µg.
- Pork jowl contains less sodium.
- Pork jowl has a lower glycemic index than croissant.
Food types used in this article are Croissants, butter 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +433.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +825% |
| Contains more IronIron | +383.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6500% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1413.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +189.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +244.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +8700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +107.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +412.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +231.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +495.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +641.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 21g | 69.61g | 75% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 32.89g | 68% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 25.26g | 62% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 8.11g | 47% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 1.5µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.82µg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 3µg | 23% |
| Folate | 88µg | 1µg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.42mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 25mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 0g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 4.535mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.005mg | 14% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 655kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.25mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 90mg | 8% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.29mg | 4% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 6.38g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 86mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 148mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.84mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.386mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.236mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.528mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 442mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Croissant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.601g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins