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 from 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.
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.
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Calcium
+425%
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Iron
+240.5%
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Magnesium
+500%
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Phosphorus
+97.7%
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Potassium
+105.4%
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Zinc
+184.5%
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Copper
+100%
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Selenium
+1366.7%
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Sodium
-96.6%
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Calcium
+425%
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Iron
+240.5%
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Magnesium
+500%
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Phosphorus
+97.7%
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Potassium
+105.4%
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Zinc
+184.5%
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Copper
+100%
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Selenium
+1366.7%
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Sodium
-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.
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Vitamin A
+77.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+61.4%
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Vitamin B6
+266.7%
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Folate
+400%
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Vitamin B12
+58.5%
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Vitamin E
+16%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.236
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.535
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Vitamin A
+77.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+61.4%
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Vitamin B6
+266.7%
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Folate
+400%
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Vitamin B12
+58.5%
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Vitamin E
+16%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.236
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.535
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+199.7%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+112.4%
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Other
+19.2%
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Fats
+154.9%
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
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2.17 g
Protein:
6.38 g
Fats:
69.61 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
22.19 g
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1.82 g
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Protein
+199.7%
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+∞%
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+112.4%
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+19.2%
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Fats
+154.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-59.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+92.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+130.5%
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
Saturated Fat:
25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.11 g
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Saturated Fat
-59.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+92.2%
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Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 4.17g | 0g |
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Protein | 19.12g | 6.38g |
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Fats | 27.31g | 69.61g |
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Carbs | 4.27g | 0g |
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Calories | 344kcal | 655kcal |
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Sugar | 1.86g | 0g |
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Fiber | 0.1g | 0g |
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Calcium | 21mg | 4mg |
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Iron | 1.43mg | 0.42mg |
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Magnesium | 18mg | 3mg |
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Phosphorus | 170mg | 86mg |
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Potassium | 304mg | 148mg |
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Sodium | 743mg | 25mg |
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Zinc | 2.39mg | 0.84mg |
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Copper | 0.08mg | 0.04mg |
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Manganese | 0.005mg |
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Selenium | 22µg | 1.5µg |
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Vitamin A | 16IU | 9IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 3µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.29mg |
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Vitamin D | 41IU |
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Vitamin D | 1µg |
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Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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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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Folate | 5µg | 1µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0.82µg |
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Vitamin K | 3.4µg |
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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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Cholesterol | 57mg | 90mg |
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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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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%

32%

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