Kielbasa vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kielbasa and pork jowl different?
- Kielbasa is higher in vitamin C and iron; however, pork jowl is richer in polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pork jowl is 95% higher.
- Pork jowl has less sodium.
- Pork jowl has a lower glycemic index (0) than kielbasa (28).
Kielbasa, Polish, turkey, and beef, smoked and Pork, fresh, variety meats, and by-products, jowl, raw are the varieties used 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 IronIron | +195.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +179.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +295.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +297.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +248.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 6.23g | 25.26g | 87% |
| Fats | 17.6g | 69.61g | 80% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 32.89g | 62% |
| Sodium | 1200mg | 25mg | 51% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 8.11g | 39% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.82µg | 34% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.386mg | 32% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.535mg | 28% | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 655kcal | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.236mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Protein | 13.1g | 6.38g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 0.42mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 90mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 148mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.9g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 1µg | 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
4%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 1175mg)
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 - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork jowl is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork jowl is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.03g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)