Italian sausage vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Italian sausage and pork jowl
- Italian sausage is richer than pork jowl in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, zinc, iron, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for saturated Fat for pork jowl is 75% higher.
- Italian sausage contains 30 times more sodium than pork jowl. Italian sausage contains 743mg of sodium, while pork jowl contains 25mg.
- Pork jowl has a lower glycemic index than Italian sausage.
Food types used in this article are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked 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 | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +425% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +240.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +184.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1366.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
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 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +61.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +58.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
Protein:
6.38 g
Fats:
69.61 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
22.19 g
Other:
1.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +199.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +112.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +154.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 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 | -59.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +92.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +130.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 344kcal | 655kcal |
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| Protein | 19.12g | 6.38g |
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| Fats | 27.31g | 69.61g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.17g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 4.27g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 57mg | 90mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 21mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 304mg | 148mg |
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| Iron | 1.43mg | 0.42mg |
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| Sugar | 1.86g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.04mg |
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| Zinc | 2.39mg | 0.84mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 86mg |
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| Sodium | 743mg | 25mg |
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| Vitamin A | 16IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.005mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.386mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.236mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 4.535mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0.82µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.4µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 1µg |
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| Choline | 78.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.195g | 25.26g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 17.108g | 32.89g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 8.11g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.021mg |
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| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0.21mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0.168mg |
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| Leucine | 1.343mg | 0.446mg |
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| Lysine | 1.522mg | 0.528mg |
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| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.095mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.239mg |
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| Valine | 0.804mg | 0.305mg |
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| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.072mg |
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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
47%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 718mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.065g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins