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Flank steak vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Flank steak and Pork jowl

  • Flank steak has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Pork jowl is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pork jowl covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 109% more than Flank steak.
  • Flank steak has 20 times more Selenium than Pork jowl. While Flank steak has 29.4µg of Selenium, Pork jowl has only 1.5µg.
  • Flank steak has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled 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 Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +314.3%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.2%
Contains more Potassium +129.1%
Contains more Zinc +483.3%
Contains more Copper +105%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +1860%
Contains less Sodium -55.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +314.3%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.2%
Contains more Potassium +129.1%
Contains more Zinc +483.3%
Contains more Copper +105%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +1860%
Contains less Sodium -55.4%

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 E +31%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +543.3%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +414.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 19% 31% 139% 33% 134% 7% 204% 4%
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 E +31%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +543.3%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +414.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +333.5%
Contains more Water +189.2%
Contains more Fats +745.8%
Equal in Other - 1.82
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 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 Protein +333.5%
Contains more Water +189.2%
Contains more Fats +745.8%
Equal in Other - 1.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +891.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2418.6%
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +891.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2418.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Pork jowl Opinion
Protein 27.66g 6.38g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 69.61g Pork jowl
Calories 192kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 20mg 4mg Flank steak
Iron 1.74mg 0.42mg Flank steak
Magnesium 23mg 3mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg 86mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 148mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 25mg Pork jowl
Zinc 4.9mg 0.84mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.04mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.005mg Flank steak
Selenium 29.4µg 1.5µg Flank steak
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.29mg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.236mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 4.535mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.25mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.09mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 1µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.82µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.021mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg 0.21mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0.168mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg 0.446mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg 0.528mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg 0.095mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.239mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg 0.305mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg 0.072mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 90mg Flank steak
Saturated Fat 3.395g 25.26g Flank steak
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 8.11g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Flank steak 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
48%
Flank steak
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.865g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak
Flank steak 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)

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. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.