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Lasagne vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between lasagne and pork jowl

  • Lasagne has more selenium, vitamin A, and calcium; however, pork jowl has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Pork jowl's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 115% more.
  • Lasagne has 49 times more vitamin A than pork jowl. Lasagne has 437IU of vitamin A, while pork jowl has 9IU.
  • Pork jowl is lower in sodium.
  • Lasagne has a higher glycemic index than pork jowl.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 1.2% 13% 16% 13% 23% 37% 3.3% 0.65% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.4%
Contains more IronIron +69%
Contains more CopperCopper +125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3760%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +960%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.84mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.3% 14% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 5.8% 0% 97% 54% 85% 15% 21% 103% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +451.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +218.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +148.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +219.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1314.8%
Contains more OtherOther +15.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 39% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
38% 50% 12%
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 -90.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1770.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1773%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lasagne Pork jowl
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Pork jowl DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.348g 25.26g 104%
Fats 4.92g 69.61g 100%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 32.89g 78%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 8.11g 51%
Calories 135kcal 655kcal 26%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.386mg 26%
Selenium 15.9µg 1.5µg 26%
Cholesterol 17mg 90mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.82µg 20%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 4.535mg 19%
Sodium 373mg 25mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.236mg 12%
Calcium 88mg 4mg 8%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.005mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Vitamin K 7µg 6%
Folate 24µg 1µg 6%
Copper 0.09mg 0.04mg 6%
Carbs 15.36g 0g 5%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Phosphorus 115mg 86mg 4%
Vitamin A 41µg 3µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.29mg 4%
Iron 0.71mg 0.42mg 4%
Magnesium 20mg 3mg 4%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg 3%
Protein 7.28g 6.38g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.09mg 2%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.25mg 1%
Potassium 196mg 148mg 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g 0g N/A
Zinc 0.87mg 0.84mg 0%
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0.21mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.168mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0.446mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.528mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.095mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0.072mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Pork jowl
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
18%
Lasagne
29%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 22.912g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/nutrients
  2. Pork jowl - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168269/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.