Pork jowl vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Pork jowl and Chorizo
- Chorizo is richer than Pork jowl in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pork jowl is 54% higher.
- Chorizo contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef.
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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 | -98% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +168.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +278.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +306% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +700% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1306.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +348% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +488.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +143.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +277.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +115.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +78.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +134.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -43.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 655kcal | 455kcal |
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| Protein | 6.38g | 24.1g |
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| Fats | 69.61g | 38.27g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Cholesterol | 90mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 61IU |
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| Magnesium | 3mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 148mg | 398mg |
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| Iron | 0.42mg | 1.59mg |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 3.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 86mg | 150mg |
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| Sodium | 25mg | 1235mg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 1.5µg | 21.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.386mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.236mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.535mg | 5.131mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 1.12mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.82µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 2µg |
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| Choline | 96.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 25.26g | 14.38g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 32.89g | 18.4g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.11g | 3.46g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 0.21mg | 1.473mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.168mg | 2.206mg |
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| Leucine | 0.446mg | 1.708mg |
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| Lysine | 0.528mg | 2.414mg |
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| Methionine | 0.095mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 1.149mg |
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| Valine | 0.305mg | 0.914mg |
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| Histidine | 0.072mg | 0.721mg |
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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%
67%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 1210mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chorizo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)