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Pork jowl vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pork jowl and Edam

  • Pork jowl has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Edam is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Edam covers your daily need of Calcium 73% more than Pork jowl.
  • Pork jowl has 55 times more Vitamin B3 than Edam. While Pork jowl has 4.535mg of Vitamin B3, Edam has only 0.082mg.
  • Edam has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Cheese, edam.

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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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Edam
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +18175%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +523.3%
Contains more Potassium +27%
Contains more Zinc +346.4%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +866.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.44
Equal in Copper - 0.036
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 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +18175%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +523.3%
Contains more Potassium +27%
Contains more Zinc +346.4%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +866.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.44
Equal in Copper - 0.036

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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Edam
Contains more Vitamin E +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +943.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5430.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +9066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +87.8%
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 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +943.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5430.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +9066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +87.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Edam
Contains more Fats +150.4%
Contains more Protein +291.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +87.3%
Contains more Other +131.9%
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more Fats +150.4%
Contains more Protein +291.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +87.3%
Contains more Other +131.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Edam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +304.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1119.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.4%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +304.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1119.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Edam Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.43g Edam
Protein 6.38g 24.99g Edam
Fats 69.61g 27.8g Pork jowl
Carbs 0g 1.43g Edam
Calories 655kcal 357kcal Pork jowl
Sugar 0g 1.43g Pork jowl
Calcium 4mg 731mg Edam
Iron 0.42mg 0.44mg Edam
Magnesium 3mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 86mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 148mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 25mg 812mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.84mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.04mg 0.036mg Pork jowl
Manganese 0.005mg 0.011mg Edam
Selenium 1.5µg 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 9IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.24mg Pork jowl
Vitamin D 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.037mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 0.082mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.076mg Pork jowl
Folate 1µg 16µg Edam
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.21mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 0.168mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 0.446mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 0.528mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.095mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 0.305mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.072mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 90mg 89mg Edam
Saturated Fat 25.26g 17.572g Edam
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 8.125g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 0.665g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Edam
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
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 787mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.688g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.