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Polish sausage vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Polish sausage and Pork jowl

  • Polish sausage has more Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Pork jowl is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pork jowl covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 86% more than Polish sausage.
  • Pork jowl has 62 times less Sodium than Polish sausage. Polish sausage has 1540mg of Sodium, while Pork jowl has 25mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot 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 Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +109.5%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.1%
Contains more Potassium +60.1%
Contains more Zinc +129.8%
Contains more Copper +125%
Contains more Manganese +880%
Contains more Selenium +1080%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +109.5%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.1%
Contains more Potassium +60.1%
Contains more Zinc +129.8%
Contains more Copper +125%
Contains more Manganese +880%
Contains more Selenium +1080%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%

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 B1 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.7%
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% 0% 0% 126% 35% 65% 27% 44% 2% 123% 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 B1 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +175.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +148.8%
Contains more Other +130.8%
Contains more Fats +258.8%
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 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 Protein +175.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +148.8%
Contains more Other +130.8%
Contains more Fats +258.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +926.6%
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +926.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Polish sausage Pork jowl Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 0g Polish sausage
Protein 17.6g 6.38g Polish sausage
Fats 19.4g 69.61g Pork jowl
Carbs 3.6g 0g Polish sausage
Calories 259kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 12mg 4mg Polish sausage
Iron 0.88mg 0.42mg Polish sausage
Magnesium 14mg 3mg Polish sausage
Phosphorus 136mg 86mg Polish sausage
Potassium 237mg 148mg Polish sausage
Sodium 1540mg 25mg Pork jowl
Zinc 1.93mg 0.84mg Polish sausage
Copper 0.09mg 0.04mg Polish sausage
Manganese 0.049mg 0.005mg Polish sausage
Selenium 17.7µg 1.5µg Polish sausage
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B1 0.502mg 0.386mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.236mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 3.443mg 4.535mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.45mg 0.25mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.09mg Polish sausage
Folate 2µg 1µg Polish sausage
Vitamin B12 0.98µg 0.82µg Polish sausage
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.021mg Polish sausage
Threonine 0.591mg 0.21mg Polish sausage
Isoleucine 0.611mg 0.168mg Polish sausage
Leucine 1.076mg 0.446mg Polish sausage
Lysine 1.11mg 0.528mg Polish sausage
Methionine 0.379mg 0.095mg Polish sausage
Phenylalanine 0.539mg 0.239mg Polish sausage
Valine 0.679mg 0.305mg Polish sausage
Histidine 0.444mg 0.072mg Polish sausage
Cholesterol 66mg 90mg Polish sausage
Saturated Fat 8.01g 25.26g Polish sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 0.79g 8.11g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Polish sausage 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
35%
Polish sausage
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Polish sausage
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 1515mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.