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Pork jowl vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pork jowl and feta

  • Pork jowl is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B1, yet feta is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pork jowl is 52% higher.
  • Pork jowl contains 5 times more vitamin B3 than feta. Pork jowl contains 4.535mg of vitamin B3, while feta contains 0.991mg.
  • Feta contains less saturated fat.
  • Pork jowl has a lower glycemic index than feta.

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

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 1.2% 13% 16% 13% 23% 37% 3.3% 0.65% 8.2%
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12225%
Contains more IronIron +54.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +242.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +291.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +460%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 5.8% 0% 97% 54% 85% 15% 21% 103% 0% 0.75% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +357.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +257.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +286.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +106.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +3100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +227.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +148.9%
Contains more OtherOther +185.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.11 g
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +611.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1272.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.8%

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 Feta
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Feta DV% diff.
Fats 69.61g 21.28g 74%
Monounsaturated fat 32.89g 4.623g 71%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 0.591g 50%
Calcium 4mg 493mg 49%
Saturated fat 25.26g 14.946g 47%
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.844mg 47%
Sodium 25mg 917mg 39%
Phosphorus 86mg 337mg 36%
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 1.69µg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.424mg 26%
Selenium 1.5µg 15µg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 0.991mg 22%
Calories 655kcal 264kcal 20%
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.154mg 19%
Zinc 0.84mg 2.88mg 19%
Protein 6.38g 14.21g 16%
Vitamin A 3µg 125µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.967mg 14%
Folate 1µg 32µg 8%
Magnesium 3mg 19mg 4%
Iron 0.42mg 0.65mg 3%
Potassium 148mg 62mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.028mg 1%
Carbs 0g 4.09g 1%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.18mg 1%
Copper 0.04mg 0.032mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.09g N/A
Cholesterol 90mg 89mg 0%
Sugar 0g 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.21mg 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.168mg 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 0.446mg 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 0.528mg 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.095mg 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.072mg 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Feta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
29%
Pork jowl
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 892mg)
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 - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Feta
Feta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Feta
Feta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.314g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta 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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.