Elk meat vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between elk meat and pork jowl?
- Elk meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, copper, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and selenium, yet pork jowl is higher in vitamin B1.
- Pork jowl's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 120% more.
- Elk meat has 10 times more iron than pork jowl. While elk meat has 4.07mg of iron, pork jowl has only 0.42mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in elk meat is lower.
We used Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw types in this article.
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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 | +866.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +164.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +869% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +772.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +390.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +231.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +280% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 EVitamin E | +89.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +384.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +438.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +261% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +168.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +382.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +192.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1941.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3290.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4937.3% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.342g | 25.26g | 109% |
| Fats | 3.41g | 69.61g | 102% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.96µg | 0.82µg | 89% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 32.89g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.161g | 8.11g | 53% |
| Protein | 30.76g | 6.38g | 49% |
| Iron | 4.07mg | 0.42mg | 46% |
| Copper | 0.349mg | 0.04mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 4.12mg | 0.84mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.09mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 86mg | 28% |
| Calories | 162kcal | 655kcal | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.144mg | 0.386mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.212mg | 0.25mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 1.5µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.236mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.143mg | 4.535mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 148mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 3mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 90mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.275mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.236mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.291mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.513mg | 0.528mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.755mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.126mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.428mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.948mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 23.918g)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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)