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Pork jowl vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork jowl and Italian sausage

  • Italian sausage is richer than Pork jowl in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pork jowl is 75% higher.
  • Pork jowl contains 2 times more Cholesterol than Italian sausage. Pork jowl contains 90mg of Cholesterol, while Italian sausage contains 57mg.
  • Italian sausage contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.

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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 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +425%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.4%
Contains more IronIron +240.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +184.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1366.7%

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.
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% 0.54% 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 0.33% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +58.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.233mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.165mg

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
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more FatsFats +154.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +199.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +112.4%
Contains more OtherOther +19.2%

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
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +92.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.6%

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 Italian sausage
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 Italian sausage Opinion
Calories 655kcal 344kcal Pork jowl
Protein 6.38g 19.12g Italian sausage
Fats 69.61g 27.31g Pork jowl
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 90mg 57mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 3mg 18mg Italian sausage
Calcium 4mg 21mg Italian sausage
Potassium 148mg 304mg Italian sausage
Iron 0.42mg 1.43mg Italian sausage
Sugar 0g 1.86g Pork jowl
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Copper 0.04mg 0.08mg Italian sausage
Zinc 0.84mg 2.39mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 86mg 170mg Italian sausage
Sodium 25mg 743mg Pork jowl
Vitamin A 9IU 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A 3µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.25mg Pork jowl
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.005mg Pork jowl
Selenium 1.5µg 22µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.233mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 4.165mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.33mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 1.3µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Folate 1µg 5µg Italian sausage
Choline 78.2mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 25.26g 10.195g Italian sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 17.108g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 3.518g Pork jowl
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.161mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.21mg 0.792mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.168mg 0.731mg Italian sausage
Leucine 0.446mg 1.343mg Italian sausage
Lysine 0.528mg 1.522mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.095mg 0.486mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.67mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.305mg 0.804mg Italian sausage
Histidine 0.072mg 0.577mg Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Italian sausage
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
47%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 718mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.065g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage 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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.