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Pork jowl vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork jowl and Croissant

  • Pork jowl is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, yet Croissant is richer in Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pork jowl is 68% higher.
  • Pork jowl contains 5 times more Vitamin B12 than Croissant. Pork jowl contains 0.82µg of Vitamin B12, while Croissant contains 0.16µg.
  • Croissant contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Croissants, butter.

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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 more Potassium +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +383.3%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.1%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +6500%
Contains more Selenium +1413.3%
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 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Potassium +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +383.3%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.1%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +6500%
Contains more Selenium +1413.3%

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 B3 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +8166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +244.4%
Contains more Folate +8700%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.388
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.241
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 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +8166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +244.4%
Contains more Folate +8700%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.388
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.241

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +231.5%
Contains more Protein +28.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 23.2
Equal in Other - 1.8
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +231.5%
Contains more Protein +28.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 23.2
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +495.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +641.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +495.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +641.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%

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 Croissant
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 Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 0g 43.2g Croissant
Protein 6.38g 8.2g Croissant
Fats 69.61g 21g Pork jowl
Carbs 0g 45.8g Croissant
Calories 655kcal 406kcal Pork jowl
Sugar 0g 11.26g Pork jowl
Fiber 0g 2.6g Croissant
Calcium 4mg 37mg Croissant
Iron 0.42mg 2.03mg Croissant
Magnesium 3mg 16mg Croissant
Phosphorus 86mg 105mg Croissant
Potassium 148mg 118mg Pork jowl
Sodium 25mg 467mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.84mg 0.75mg Pork jowl
Copper 0.04mg 0.08mg Croissant
Manganese 0.005mg 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 1.5µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 9IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.241mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 2.188mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.058mg Pork jowl
Folate 1µg 88µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 0.16µg Pork jowl
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.21mg 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.168mg 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.446mg 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.528mg 0.329mg Pork jowl
Methionine 0.095mg 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.305mg 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.072mg 0.187mg Croissant
Cholesterol 90mg 67mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 25.26g 11.659g Croissant
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 5.525g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 1.094g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Croissant
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
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 442mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.601g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant 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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.