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Pork jowl vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pork jowl and Chuck steak

  • Pork jowl has more Vitamin B1, however, Chuck steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 92% more than Pork jowl.
  • Chuck steak contains 6 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork jowl. Pork jowl contains 0.386mg of Vitamin B1, while Chuck steak contains 0.066mg.
  • Chuck steak has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 -64.8%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +483.3%
Contains more Magnesium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.4%
Contains more Potassium +119.6%
Contains more Zinc +933.3%
Contains more Copper +92.5%
Contains more Manganese +140%
Contains more Selenium +1733.3%
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 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains less Sodium -64.8%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +483.3%
Contains more Magnesium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.4%
Contains more Potassium +119.6%
Contains more Zinc +933.3%
Contains more Copper +92.5%
Contains more Manganese +140%
Contains more Selenium +1733.3%

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 E +190%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +484.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.4%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +269.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.663
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% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +484.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.4%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +269.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.663

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +254.4%
Contains more Other +1037.5%
Contains more Protein +291.5%
Contains more Water +148.9%
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Fats +254.4%
Contains more Other +1037.5%
Contains more Protein +291.5%
Contains more Water +148.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +247.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +901.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.7%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +247.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +901.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.7%

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 Chuck steak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Chuck steak Opinion
Protein 6.38g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 69.61g 19.64g Pork jowl
Calories 655kcal 277kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 4mg 16mg Chuck steak
Iron 0.42mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 3mg 22mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 86mg 193mg Chuck steak
Potassium 148mg 325mg Chuck steak
Sodium 25mg 71mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.84mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.04mg 0.077mg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.005mg 0.012mg Chuck steak
Selenium 1.5µg 27.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 9IU 25IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.1mg Pork jowl
Vitamin D 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.066mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.191mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 4.663mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.373mg Chuck steak
Folate 1µg 6µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 0.21mg 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 0.168mg 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 0.446mg 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 0.528mg 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.095mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 0.305mg 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.072mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 90mg 87mg Chuck steak
Trans Fat 1.287g Pork jowl
Saturated Fat 25.26g 8.66g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 9.457g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 0.81g Pork jowl
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Chuck steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
32%
Pork jowl
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.