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Shiitake vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shiitake and Pork jowl

  • Shiitake has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, and Selenium, however, Pork jowl is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Pork jowl covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 31% more than Shiitake.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mushrooms, shiitake, raw 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.
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +105.4%
Contains less Sodium -64%
Contains more Zinc +22.6%
Contains more Copper +255%
Contains more Manganese +4500%
Contains more Selenium +280%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Equal in Iron - 0.42
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +105.4%
Contains less Sodium -64%
Contains more Zinc +22.6%
Contains more Copper +255%
Contains more Manganese +4500%
Contains more Selenium +280%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Equal in Iron - 0.42

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 B5 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225.6%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.236
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 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 B5 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225.6%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.236

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +304.4%
Contains more Protein +184.8%
Contains more Fats +14106.1%
Contains more Other +145.9%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 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 Water +304.4%
Contains more Protein +184.8%
Contains more Fats +14106.1%
Contains more Other +145.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Pork jowl Opinion
Net carbs 4.29g 0g Shiitake
Protein 2.24g 6.38g Pork jowl
Fats 0.49g 69.61g Pork jowl
Carbs 6.79g 0g Shiitake
Calories 34kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Sugar 2.38g 0g Pork jowl
Fiber 2.5g 0g Shiitake
Calcium 2mg 4mg Pork jowl
Iron 0.41mg 0.42mg Pork jowl
Magnesium 20mg 3mg Shiitake
Phosphorus 112mg 86mg Shiitake
Potassium 304mg 148mg Shiitake
Sodium 9mg 25mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.03mg 0.84mg Shiitake
Copper 0.142mg 0.04mg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg 0.005mg Shiitake
Selenium 5.7µg 1.5µg Shiitake
Vitamin A 9IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin D 18IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.236mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 4.535mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.25mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.09mg Shiitake
Folate 13µg 1µg Shiitake
Vitamin B12 0.82µg Pork jowl
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.021mg Pork jowl
Threonine 0.134mg 0.21mg Pork jowl
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.168mg Pork jowl
Leucine 0.189mg 0.446mg Pork jowl
Lysine 0.134mg 0.528mg Pork jowl
Methionine 0.033mg 0.095mg Pork jowl
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.239mg Pork jowl
Valine 0.145mg 0.305mg Pork jowl
Histidine 0.056mg 0.072mg Pork jowl
Cholesterol 90mg Shiitake
Saturated Fat 25.26g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Shiitake 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
25%
Shiitake
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.26g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.