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Pork jowl vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork jowl and Game different?

  • Pork jowl is higher in Vitamin B1, however, Game is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Game is 229% higher.
  • Pork jowl contains 27 times more Saturated Fat than Game. While Pork jowl contains 25.26g of Saturated Fat, Game contains only 0.95g.

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Game meat, deer, raw are the varieties used 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.
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Game
Contains less Sodium -51%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +709.5%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.9%
Contains more Potassium +114.9%
Contains more Zinc +148.8%
Contains more Copper +532.5%
Contains more Manganese +720%
Contains more Selenium +546.7%
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 2% 128% 17% 87% 29% 7% 57% 85% 6% 53%
Contains less Sodium -51%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +709.5%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.9%
Contains more Potassium +114.9%
Contains more Zinc +148.8%
Contains more Copper +532.5%
Contains more Manganese +720%
Contains more Selenium +546.7%

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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Game
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +45%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +311.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +669.5%
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% 4% 0% 0% 56% 111% 120% 0% 86% 3% 789% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +45%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +311.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +669.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Game
Contains more Fats +2776.4%
Contains more Other +73.3%
Contains more Protein +259.9%
Contains more Water +231.5%
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Fats +2776.4%
Contains more Other +73.3%
Contains more Protein +259.9%
Contains more Water +231.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Game
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4809%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1625.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4809%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1625.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Game Opinion
Protein 6.38g 22.96g Game
Fats 69.61g 2.42g Pork jowl
Calories 655kcal 120kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 4mg 5mg Game
Iron 0.42mg 3.4mg Game
Magnesium 3mg 23mg Game
Phosphorus 86mg 202mg Game
Potassium 148mg 318mg Game
Sodium 25mg 51mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.84mg 2.09mg Game
Copper 0.04mg 0.253mg Game
Manganese 0.005mg 0.041mg Game
Selenium 1.5µg 9.7µg Game
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.2mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.22mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.48mg Game
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 6.37mg Game
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.37mg Game
Folate 1µg 4µg Game
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 6.31µg Game
Vitamin K 1.1µg Game
Tryptophan 0.021mg Pork jowl
Threonine 0.21mg 1.08mg Game
Isoleucine 0.168mg 0.908mg Game
Leucine 0.446mg 1.951mg Game
Lysine 0.528mg 2.006mg Game
Methionine 0.095mg 0.566mg Game
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.937mg Game
Valine 0.305mg 1.073mg Game
Histidine 0.072mg 1.135mg Game
Cholesterol 90mg 85mg Game
Saturated Fat 25.26g 0.95g Game
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 0.67g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 0.47g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Game
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
97%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
47%
Game

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Game
Game is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 24.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Game
Game is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Game
Game is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/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.