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Pork jowl vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pork jowl and grapefruit?

  • Pork jowl is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and zinc, yet grapefruit is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Pork jowl's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 126% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in grapefruit is lower.
  • The glycemic index of pork jowl is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
Contains more IronIron +425%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +1100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +377.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +340%
~equal in Potassium ~135mg

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%
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 104% 19% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +797.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +661.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2123%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1833.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.262mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +728.6%
Contains more FatsFats +49621.4%
Contains more OtherOther +391.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +296.8%

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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +164350%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22427.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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 Grapefruit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Grapefruit DV% diff.
Saturated fat 25.26g 0.021g 115%
Fats 69.61g 0.14g 107%
Monounsaturated fat 32.89g 0.02g 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 0.036g 54%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.2mg 35%
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 0µg 34%
Calories 655kcal 42kcal 31%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.043mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 0.204mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.031mg 16%
Protein 6.38g 0.77g 11%
Phosphorus 86mg 18mg 10%
Zinc 0.84mg 0.07mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin A 3µg 58µg 6%
Carbs 0g 10.66g 4%
Iron 0.42mg 0.08mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.053mg 3%
Folate 1µg 13µg 3%
Selenium 1.5µg 0.1µg 3%
Calcium 4mg 22mg 2%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.13mg 1%
Sodium 25mg 0mg 1%
Copper 0.04mg 0.032mg 1%
Choline 7.7mg 1%
Magnesium 3mg 9mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.06g N/A
Potassium 148mg 135mg 0%
Sugar 0g 6.89g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.262mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.21mg 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.168mg 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.446mg 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.528mg 0.019mg 0%
Methionine 0.095mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 0.015mg 0%
Histidine 0.072mg 0.008mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Grapefruit
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
15%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.239g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.