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Limburger vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Limburger and Pork jowl different?

  • Limburger is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Pork jowl is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Limburger is 49% higher.
  • Limburger contains 113 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pork jowl. While Limburger contains 340µg of Vitamin A RAE, Pork jowl contains only 3µg.
  • Pork jowl has less Sodium.

Cheese, limburger 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 Calcium +12325%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +357%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Manganese +660%
Contains more Selenium +866.7%
Contains more Iron +223.1%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains more Calcium +12325%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +357%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Manganese +660%
Contains more Selenium +866.7%
Contains more Iron +223.1%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Copper +90.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +12733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +370.8%
Contains more Folate +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +382.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2770.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 5% 15% 0% 20% 117% 3% 71% 20% 44% 130% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 97% 55% 86% 15% 21% 1% 103% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +12733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +370.8%
Contains more Folate +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +382.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2770.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +214.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +118.2%
Contains more Other +108.2%
Contains more Fats +155.4%
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 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 Protein +214.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +118.2%
Contains more Other +108.2%
Contains more Fats +155.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +282.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1538.4%
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +282.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1538.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Limburger Pork jowl Opinion
Net carbs 0.49g 0g Limburger
Protein 20.05g 6.38g Limburger
Fats 27.25g 69.61g Pork jowl
Carbs 0.49g 0g Limburger
Calories 327kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Sugar 0.49g 0g Pork jowl
Calcium 497mg 4mg Limburger
Iron 0.13mg 0.42mg Pork jowl
Magnesium 21mg 3mg Limburger
Phosphorus 393mg 86mg Limburger
Potassium 128mg 148mg Pork jowl
Sodium 800mg 25mg Pork jowl
Zinc 2.1mg 0.84mg Limburger
Copper 0.021mg 0.04mg Pork jowl
Manganese 0.038mg 0.005mg Limburger
Selenium 14.5µg 1.5µg Limburger
Vitamin A 1155IU 9IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 340µg 3µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin D 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.503mg 0.236mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.158mg 4.535mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 0.25mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.09mg Pork jowl
Folate 58µg 1µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0.82µg Limburger
Vitamin K 2.3µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0.021mg Limburger
Threonine 0.739mg 0.21mg Limburger
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0.168mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg 0.446mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg 0.528mg Limburger
Methionine 0.619mg 0.095mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0.239mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg 0.305mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg 0.072mg Limburger
Cholesterol 90mg 90mg
Saturated Fat 16.746g 25.26g Limburger
Monounsaturated Fat 8.606g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 8.11g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Limburger Pork jowl
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
41%
Limburger
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Limburger
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 775mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.514g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (90 mg)
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.

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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.