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Pork jowl vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork jowl and Chicken sandwich?

  • Pork jowl is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Chicken sandwich is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Pork jowl's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 116% more.
  • Pork jowl has 6 times more Vitamin B12 than Chicken sandwich. While Pork jowl has 0.82µg of Vitamin B12, Chicken sandwich has only 0.13µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken sandwich is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles types 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 less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +37.7%
Contains more Calcium +1350%
Contains more Iron +321.4%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.1%
Contains more Potassium +65.5%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Contains more Manganese +4280%
Contains more Selenium +1226.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +37.7%
Contains more Calcium +1350%
Contains more Iron +321.4%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.1%
Contains more Potassium +65.5%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Contains more Manganese +4280%
Contains more Selenium +1226.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +530.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +731%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +325.6%
Contains more Folate +4600%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +530.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +731%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +325.6%
Contains more Folate +4600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +522.1%
Contains more Protein +155.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +120.5%
Contains more Other +48.4%
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Fats +522.1%
Contains more Protein +155.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +120.5%
Contains more Other +48.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +634%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +634%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%

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 Chicken sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 0g 19.49g Chicken sandwich
Protein 6.38g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 69.61g 11.19g Pork jowl
Carbs 0g 20.89g Chicken sandwich
Calories 655kcal 250kcal Pork jowl
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 0g 3.64g Pork jowl
Fiber 0g 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 4mg 58mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 0.42mg 1.77mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 3mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 86mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 148mg 245mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 25mg 753mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.84mg 0.61mg Pork jowl
Copper 0.04mg 0.067mg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.005mg 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 1.5µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 9IU 32IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.23mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 1µg 47µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 0.13µg Pork jowl
Vitamin K 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.021mg Pork jowl
Threonine 0.21mg Pork jowl
Isoleucine 0.168mg Pork jowl
Leucine 0.446mg Pork jowl
Lysine 0.528mg Pork jowl
Methionine 0.095mg Pork jowl
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pork jowl
Valine 0.305mg Pork jowl
Histidine 0.072mg Pork jowl
Cholesterol 90mg 35mg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g Pork jowl
Saturated Fat 25.26g 2.123g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 4.481g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 3.177g Pork jowl
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Chicken sandwich
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
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 728mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 23.137g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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