Dulce de Leche vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between dulce de Leche and pork jowl
- Dulce de Leche has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and potassium; however, pork jowl is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
- Pork jowl covers your daily saturated fat needs 104% more than dulce de Leche.
- Pork jowl has 63 times less calcium than dulce de Leche. Dulce de Leche has 251mg of calcium, while pork jowl has 4mg.
- Dulce de Leche contains less cholesterol.
- Dulce de Leche has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of dulce de Leche is 42, while the glycemic index of pork jowl is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Dulce de Leche 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 | +633.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6175% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +136.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +124.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
Contains more IronIron | +147.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +900% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150% |
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 | +2366.7% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +234% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +45% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2312.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2059.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +462.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +164.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
Protein:
6.38 g
Fats:
69.61 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
22.19 g
Other:
1.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +29.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +847.1% |
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Protein
~6.38g
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Other
~1.82g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
25.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.11 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1434.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2062.7% |
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Fats | 7.35g | 69.61g | 96% |
Saturated fat | 4.534g | 25.26g | 94% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.143g | 32.89g | 77% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.375g | 8.11g | 52% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.386mg | 31% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 4.535mg | 27% |
Calcium | 251mg | 4mg | 25% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 0.82µg | 21% |
Cholesterol | 29mg | 90mg | 20% |
Carbs | 55.35g | 0g | 18% |
Calories | 315kcal | 655kcal | 17% |
Choline | 89.1mg | 16% | |
Phosphorus | 193mg | 86mg | 15% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.405mg | 0.236mg | 13% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.835mg | 0.25mg | 12% |
Vitamin A | 74µg | 3µg | 8% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
Potassium | 350mg | 148mg | 6% |
Sodium | 129mg | 25mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 22mg | 3mg | 5% |
Copper | 0.004mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
Folate | 11µg | 1µg | 3% |
Iron | 0.17mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 0mg | 3% |
Selenium | 2.7µg | 1.5µg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
Protein | 6.84g | 6.38g | 1% |
Net carbs | 55.35g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 49.74g | 0g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.79mg | 0.84mg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.364g | N/A | |
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% | |
Fructose | 0.32g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | 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
27%

12%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?

Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.726g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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