Pork jowl vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pork jowl and foie gras?
- Pork jowl is higher in vitamin B1, yet foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, iron, copper, and vitamin B5.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 358% more.
- Pork jowl has 4 times more vitamin B1 than foie gras. While pork jowl has 0.386mg of vitamin B1, foie gras has only 0.088mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in foie gras is lower.
We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked types in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +333.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1650% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1209.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +132.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2833.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +338.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1046.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +58.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +66.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +865.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.82µg | 9.4µg | 358% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 1001µg | 111% |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 44µg | 77% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 5.5mg | 64% |
| Saturated fat | 25.26g | 14.45g | 49% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.11g | 0.84g | 48% |
| Fats | 69.61g | 43.84g | 40% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.4mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 697mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.386mg | 0.088mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 150mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 1.2mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 32.89g | 25.61g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 200mg | 16% |
| Folate | 1µg | 60µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.535mg | 2.51mg | 13% |
| Protein | 6.38g | 11.4g | 10% |
| Calories | 655kcal | 462kcal | 10% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 70mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.236mg | 0.299mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.67g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.92mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.67g | N/A |
| Potassium | 148mg | 138mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.21mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.168mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.446mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.528mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.095mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.305mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.072mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork jowl is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 672mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Foie gras is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras 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.