Pasta vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pasta and pork jowl different?
- Pasta is higher in folate, manganese, iron, and copper; however, pork jowl is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pork jowl is 126% higher.
- Pasta contains 64 times more folate than pork jowl. While pasta contains 64µg of folate, pork jowl contains only 1µg.
- Pasta has less cholesterol.
- Pork jowl has a lower glycemic index (0) than pasta (49).
Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +171.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +132.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4380% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +516.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +84.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +357.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +164.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +485.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +209% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6529.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +487.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26424.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1790.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 25.26g | 114% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 69.61g | 105% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 32.89g | 82% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 8.11g | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0.82µg | 28% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 655kcal | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 4.535mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 90mg | 19% |
| Folate | 64µg | 1µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.386mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.005mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.42mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.236mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.04mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 148mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.84mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 86mg | 3% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 6.38g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 6mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.528mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
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
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29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork jowl is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.11g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.