Pork jowl vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pork jowl and asparagus?
- Pork jowl is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, yet asparagus is richer in iron, copper, vitamin A, folate, and fiber.
- Pork jowl's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 126% higher.
- Asparagus contains less cholesterol.
- Pork jowl has a lower glycemic index than asparagus.
We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Asparagus, raw types in this comparison.
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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 ZincZinc | +55.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +366.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +409.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +372.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3060% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +169.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +363.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +289.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +190% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +57908.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +213.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +320.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16120% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 25.26g | 0.04g | 115% |
| Fats | 69.61g | 0.12g | 107% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 32.89g | 0g | 82% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.11g | 0.05g | 54% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 35% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.82µg | 0µg | 34% |
| Calories | 655kcal | 20kcal | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 2.14mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.535mg | 0.978mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.386mg | 0.143mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.189mg | 17% |
| Folate | 1µg | 52µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Protein | 6.38g | 2.2g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.158mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.236mg | 0.141mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 1.13mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 52mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 148mg | 202mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.88g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 2.3µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.274mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.21mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.168mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.446mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.528mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.095mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.305mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.072mg | 0.049mg | 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 Sugar?
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.22g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins