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Pork jowl vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork jowl and Blue cheese different?

  • Pork jowl is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Blue cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Blue cheese is 52% higher.
  • Pork jowl contains 13 times more Vitamin B1 than Blue cheese. While Pork jowl contains 0.386mg of Vitamin B1, Blue cheese contains only 0.029mg.
  • Blue cheese has less Saturated Fat.

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Cheese, blue 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.
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
2
:
7
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Iron +35.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Calcium +13100%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +350%
Contains more Potassium +73%
Contains more Zinc +216.7%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +866.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.04
Pork jowl
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +35.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Calcium +13100%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +350%
Contains more Potassium +73%
Contains more Zinc +216.7%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +866.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.04

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.
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
3
:
8
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +16%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1231%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +7911.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +591.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.4%
Contains more Folate +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.8%
Pork jowl
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%
Blue cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +16%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1231%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +7911.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +591.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.4%
Contains more Folate +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
1
:
4
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Fats +142.2%
Contains more Protein +235.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +91.1%
Contains more Other +180.8%
Pork jowl
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
Blue cheese
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Fats +142.2%
Contains more Protein +235.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +91.1%
Contains more Other +180.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
2
:
1
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +322.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +913.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.1%
Pork jowl
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +322.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +913.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.1%

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 Blue cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.34g Blue cheese
Protein 6.38g 21.4g Blue cheese
Fats 69.61g 28.74g Pork jowl
Carbs 0g 2.34g Blue cheese
Calories 655kcal 353kcal Pork jowl
Sugar 0g 0.5g Pork jowl
Calcium 4mg 528mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.42mg 0.31mg Pork jowl
Magnesium 3mg 23mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 86mg 387mg Blue cheese
Potassium 148mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 25mg 1146mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.84mg 2.66mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.04mg 0.04mg
Manganese 0.005mg 0.009mg Blue cheese
Selenium 1.5µg 14.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin A 9IU 721IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 198µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.25mg Pork jowl
Vitamin D 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.029mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 1.016mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 1µg 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.21mg 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 0.168mg 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 0.446mg 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 0.528mg 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.095mg 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 0.305mg 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.072mg 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 90mg 75mg Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 25.26g 18.669g Blue cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 7.778g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 0.8g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Blue cheese
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
32%
Pork jowl
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 1121mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.591g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.