Heart of palm vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between heart of palm and pork jowl?
- Heart of palm is higher in copper, vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, and iron, yet pork jowl is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Pork jowl's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 126% more.
- Heart of palm has 16 times more copper than pork jowl. While heart of palm has 0.644mg of copper, pork jowl has only 0.04mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in heart of palm is lower.
- The glycemic index of pork jowl is lower.
We used Hearts of palm, raw 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 | +233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1120.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +302.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1510% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +344% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +672% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +403.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
25.61 g
Water:
69.5 g
Other:
1.99 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 | +213.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +136.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34705% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.046 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 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 | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +657700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9012.4% |
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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| Saturated fat | 0.046g | 25.26g | 115% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 69.61g | 107% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 32.89g | 82% |
| Copper | 0.644mg | 0.04mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.09mg | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 8.11g | 53% |
| Potassium | 1806mg | 148mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.82µg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 90mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.386mg | 28% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 655kcal | 27% |
| Zinc | 3.73mg | 0.84mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 4.535mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1.69mg | 0.42mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 25.61g | 0g | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 86mg | 8% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 6.38g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Folate | 24µg | 1µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.236mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.11g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.16g | 0g | N/A |
| Sodium | 14mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| 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% |
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
24%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Heart of palm 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.