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Pork jowl vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork jowl and Beef tenderloin

  • Pork jowl is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, yet Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pork jowl is 78% higher.
  • Pork jowl contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Beef tenderloin. Pork jowl contains 0.386mg of Vitamin B1, while Beef tenderloin contains 0.09mg.
  • Beef tenderloin contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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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 2.1% 1.2% 13% 16% 13% 23% 37% 3.3% 0.65% 8.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +633.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.6%
Contains more IronIron +640.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +207.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +379.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +180%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1426.7%

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 0% 0.54% 5.8% 0% 97% 54% 85% 15% 21% 103% 0% 0.75% 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% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +328.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.25mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +183%
Contains more ProteinProtein +274.6%
Contains more WaterWater +118%
Contains more OtherOther +72%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.11 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +220.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +711%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Beef tenderloin Opinion
Calories 655kcal 324kcal Pork jowl
Protein 6.38g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 69.61g 24.6g Pork jowl
Cholesterol 90mg 85mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 3mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Calcium 4mg 9mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 148mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 0.42mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.04mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 0.84mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 86mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 25mg 57mg Pork jowl
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork jowl
Manganese 0.005mg 0.014mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 1.5µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.09mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 3mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.25mg
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Folate 1µg 8µg Beef tenderloin
Choline 91mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 25.26g 9.72g Beef tenderloin
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 10.27g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 1g Pork jowl
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.21mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 0.168mg 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 0.446mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 0.528mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.095mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 0.305mg 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.072mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Beef tenderloin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
29%
Pork jowl
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.54g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Pork jowl - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168269/nutrients
  2. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.