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Pork jowl vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork jowl and Clam

  • Pork jowl is richer in Vitamin B1, yet Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4086% higher.
  • Pork jowl contains 134 times more Saturated Fat than Clam. Pork jowl contains 25.26g of Saturated Fat, while Clam contains 0.188g.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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.
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Clam
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Iron +569%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +293%
Contains more Potassium +324.3%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +1620%
Contains more Manganese +19900%
Contains more Selenium +4166.7%
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 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Iron +569%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +293%
Contains more Potassium +324.3%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +1620%
Contains more Manganese +19900%
Contains more Selenium +4166.7%

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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Clam
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +6233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11959.8%
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 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +6233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11959.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains more Fats +3469.7%
Contains more Protein +300.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +186.8%
Contains more Other +104.9%
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more Fats +3469.7%
Contains more Protein +300.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +186.8%
Contains more Other +104.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19022.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1369.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19022.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1369.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

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 Clam
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Clam Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Protein 6.38g 25.55g Clam
Fats 69.61g 1.95g Pork jowl
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Calories 655kcal 148kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 4mg 92mg Clam
Iron 0.42mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 3mg 18mg Clam
Phosphorus 86mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 148mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 25mg 1202mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.84mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.04mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.005mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 1.5µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 9IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.15mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 3.354mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.11mg Clam
Folate 1µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.21mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.168mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 0.446mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 0.528mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.095mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.305mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.072mg 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 90mg 67mg Clam
Saturated Fat 25.26g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 0.172g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 0.552g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Clam
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
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 1177mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.072g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam 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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.