Mutton vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mutton and pork belly?
- Mutton is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, yet pork belly is richer in vitamin B1.
- Mutton's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 150% higher.
- Mutton has 9 times more iron than pork belly. Mutton has 4.76mg of iron, while pork belly has 0.52mg.
- Pork belly contains less cholesterol.
We used Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) and Pork, fresh, belly, raw types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +675% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +815.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +481.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +151.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +450% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +375% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +105.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +250.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +428.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +560% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.43 g
Fats:
11.09 g
Carbs:
0.08 g
Water:
54 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
36.74 g
Other:
0.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +257.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +378% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.142 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +453.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +594.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.44µg | 0.84µg | 150% |
| Fats | 11.09g | 53.01g | 64% |
| Saturated fat | 5.142g | 19.33g | 64% |
| Selenium | 38µg | 8µg | 55% |
| Iron | 4.76mg | 0.52mg | 53% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.459g | 24.7g | 51% |
| Protein | 33.43g | 9.34g | 48% |
| Zinc | 5.93mg | 1.02mg | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 5.65g | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.396mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 108mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.377mg | 0.13mg | 19% |
| Choline | 100.6mg | 18% | |
| Calories | 234kcal | 518kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.897mg | 0.256mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.52mg | 4.647mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 72mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 185mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 4mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.242mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.006mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.052mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Carbs | 0.08g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.08g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.403mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.588mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.764mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.999mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.918mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.399mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.678mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.975mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.147g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
75%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mutton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.188g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.