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Pork jowl vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork jowl and English muffin

  • Pork jowl is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, yet English muffin is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Copper, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pork jowl is 125% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 +13%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Iron +111.9%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.7%
Contains more Copper +222.5%
Contains more Manganese +7040%
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 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Potassium +13%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Iron +111.9%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.7%
Contains more Copper +222.5%
Contains more Manganese +7040%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Folate +3600%
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 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Folate +3600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +3767.2%
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +89.7%
Contains more Other +31.9%
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +3767.2%
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +89.7%
Contains more Other +31.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10790.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +813.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10790.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +813.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

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 English muffin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 0g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 6.38g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 69.61g 1.8g Pork jowl
Carbs 0g 46g English muffin
Calories 655kcal 235kcal Pork jowl
Fiber 0g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 4mg 52mg English muffin
Iron 0.42mg 0.89mg English muffin
Magnesium 3mg 21mg English muffin
Phosphorus 86mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 148mg 131mg Pork jowl
Sodium 25mg 464mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.84mg 0.7mg Pork jowl
Copper 0.04mg 0.129mg English muffin
Manganese 0.005mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 1.5µg Pork jowl
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.181mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.154mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 1.566mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.043mg Pork jowl
Folate 1µg 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 0.04µg Pork jowl
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.21mg 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.168mg 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.446mg 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.528mg 0.241mg Pork jowl
Methionine 0.095mg 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.305mg 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.072mg 0.17mg English muffin
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 25.26g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 0.302g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 0.888g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl English muffin
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
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 439mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.