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Mussels vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mussels and pork jowl

  • The amount of vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, folate, zinc, and vitamin C in mussels is higher than in pork jowl.
  • Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 966% more than pork jowl.
  • Pork jowl contains less sodium.
  • Mussels has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mussels is 50, while the glycemic index of pork jowl is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat 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 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
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 +1133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +725%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.1%
Contains more IronIron +1500%
Contains more CopperCopper +272.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +217.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +231.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5873.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%

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 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
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 +2933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2826.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 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 +273%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +175.6%
Contains more OtherOther +74.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1453.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 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 -96.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3143.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +569.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Pork jowl DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.82µg 966%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.005mg 295%
Selenium 89.6µg 1.5µg 160%
Saturated fat 0.85g 25.26g 111%
Fats 4.48g 69.61g 100%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 32.89g 80%
Iron 6.72mg 0.42mg 79%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 8.11g 46%
Protein 23.8g 6.38g 35%
Phosphorus 285mg 86mg 28%
Calories 172kcal 655kcal 24%
Folate 76µg 1µg 19%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.84mg 17%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg 15%
Sodium 369mg 25mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.25mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.236mg 14%
Copper 0.149mg 0.04mg 12%
Cholesterol 56mg 90mg 11%
Vitamin A 91µg 3µg 10%
Vitamin B3 3mg 4.535mg 10%
Magnesium 37mg 3mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.386mg 7%
Potassium 268mg 148mg 4%
Calcium 33mg 4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Carbs 7.39g 0g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.21mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.168mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0.446mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0.528mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.095mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.072mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels 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
265%
Mussels
29%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $6.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 24.41g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels 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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.