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Mars vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mars and Pork jowl?

  • Mars is richer than Pork jowl in Calcium, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Pork jowl's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 68% more.
  • The amount of Sugar in Pork jowl is lower.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw types 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.
Mars
2
:
Contains more Calcium +2150%
Contains more Iron +104.8%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains more Calcium +2150%
Contains more Iron +104.8%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%

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.
Mars
2
:
Contains more Vitamin A +1755.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +1755.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
2
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Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +26.4%
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Fats +260.3%
Contains more Water +1205.3%
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +26.4%
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Fats +260.3%
Contains more Water +1205.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.9%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Pork jowl Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 0g Mars
Protein 4.28g 6.38g Pork jowl
Fats 19.32g 69.61g Pork jowl
Carbs 72.4g 0g Mars
Calories 475kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Sugar 58.94g 0g Pork jowl
Fiber 2g 0g Mars
Calcium 90mg 4mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 0.42mg Mars
Magnesium 3mg Pork jowl
Phosphorus 86mg Pork jowl
Potassium 148mg Pork jowl
Sodium 136mg 25mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.84mg Pork jowl
Copper 0.04mg Pork jowl
Manganese 0.005mg Pork jowl
Selenium 1.5µg Pork jowl
Vitamin A 167IU 9IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 4.535mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B6 0.09mg Pork jowl
Folate 1µg Pork jowl
Vitamin B12 0.82µg Pork jowl
Tryptophan 0.021mg Pork jowl
Threonine 0.21mg Pork jowl
Isoleucine 0.168mg Pork jowl
Leucine 0.446mg Pork jowl
Lysine 0.528mg Pork jowl
Methionine 0.095mg Pork jowl
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pork jowl
Valine 0.305mg Pork jowl
Histidine 0.072mg Pork jowl
Cholesterol 12mg 90mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.131g Pork jowl
Saturated Fat 11.651g 25.26g Mars
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars 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
1%
Mars
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mars
Mars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.609g)

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.