Fontina vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fontina and pork jowl
- Fontina has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin A; however, pork jowl is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B3.
- Fontina covers your daily calcium needs 55% more than pork jowl.
- Pork jowl contains 101 times less vitamin A than fontina. Fontina contains 913IU of vitamin A, while pork jowl contains 9IU.
- Pork jowl has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of fontina is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, fontina 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 | +366.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13650% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +316.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +302.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +180% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +866.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +131.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8600% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +104.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1738.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2923.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +301.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +70.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +123.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +278.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +390.3% |
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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| Monounsaturated fat | 8.687g | 32.89g | 61% |
| Fats | 31.14g | 69.61g | 59% |
| Calcium | 550mg | 4mg | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.654g | 8.11g | 43% |
| Protein | 25.6g | 6.38g | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 86mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.68µg | 0.82µg | 36% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 25mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.386mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 261µg | 3µg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 19.196g | 25.26g | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 4.535mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 1.5µg | 24% |
| Zinc | 3.5mg | 0.84mg | 24% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 655kcal | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 90mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.25mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.025mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 148mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.204mg | 0.236mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.55g | 0g | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.55g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.935mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.664mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 0.528mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.926mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.959mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
63%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork jowl is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 775mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fontina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.064g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fontina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.