Pork jowl vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Pork jowl and Canadian bacon
- Pork jowl has more Vitamin B12, however, Canadian bacon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
- Pork jowl covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 121% more than Canadian bacon.
- Pork jowl has 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Canadian bacon. While Pork jowl has 0.82µg of Vitamin B12, Canadian bacon has only 0.43µg.
- Canadian bacon has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -97.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +575% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +106% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +259.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +220% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3260% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +90.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +120.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +188% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +211.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.38 g
Fats:
69.61 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
22.19 g
Other:
1.82 g
Protein:
28.31 g
Fats:
2.78 g
Carbs:
1.8 g
Water:
62.5 g
Other:
4.61 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2404% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +343.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +181.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +153.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.11 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.485 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2520.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1572.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 655kcal | 146kcal |
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| Protein | 6.38g | 28.31g |
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| Fats | 69.61g | 2.78g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.8g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.8g |
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| Cholesterol | 90mg | 67mg |
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| Vitamin D | 9IU |
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| Magnesium | 3mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 148mg | 999mg |
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| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.56mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.2g |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.063mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 1.73mg |
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| Phosphorus | 86mg | 309mg |
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| Sodium | 25mg | 993mg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 1.5µg | 50.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.386mg | 0.669mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.236mg | 0.185mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.535mg | 9.988mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.72mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.82µg | 0.43µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 4µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.008g |
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| Choline | 104.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 25.26g | 1.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 32.89g | 1.255g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.11g | 0.485g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.332mg |
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| Threonine | 0.21mg | 1.226mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.168mg | 1.32mg |
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| Leucine | 0.446mg | 2.294mg |
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| Lysine | 0.528mg | 2.479mg |
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| Methionine | 0.095mg | 0.764mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 1.158mg |
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| Valine | 0.305mg | 1.41mg |
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| Histidine | 0.072mg | 1.134mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g |
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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
29%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 968mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 24.221g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Canadian bacon is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in vitamins