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

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Differences between Pork jowl and Italian sausage raw

  • Pork jowl has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Italian sausage raw has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Iron, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Pork jowl's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 70% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Italian sausage raw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw.

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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 Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +181%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.1%
Contains more Potassium +70.9%
Contains more Zinc +113.1%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +1060%
Contains more Selenium +1553.3%
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 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +181%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.1%
Contains more Potassium +70.9%
Contains more Zinc +113.1%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +1060%
Contains more Selenium +1553.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11%
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% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Protein +123.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +130.2%
Contains more Other +47.8%
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Protein +123.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +130.2%
Contains more Other +47.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.4%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.65g Italian sausage raw
Protein 6.38g 14.25g Italian sausage raw
Fats 69.61g 31.33g Pork jowl
Carbs 0g 0.65g Italian sausage raw
Calories 655kcal 346kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 4mg 18mg Italian sausage raw
Iron 0.42mg 1.18mg Italian sausage raw
Magnesium 3mg 14mg Italian sausage raw
Phosphorus 86mg 142mg Italian sausage raw
Potassium 148mg 253mg Italian sausage raw
Sodium 25mg 731mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.84mg 1.79mg Italian sausage raw
Copper 0.04mg 0.08mg Italian sausage raw
Manganese 0.005mg 0.058mg Italian sausage raw
Selenium 1.5µg 24.8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.168mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 3.25mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.51mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.3mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 1µg 8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 0.91µg Italian sausage raw
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.114mg Italian sausage raw
Threonine 0.21mg 0.563mg Italian sausage raw
Isoleucine 0.168mg 0.52mg Italian sausage raw
Leucine 0.446mg 0.956mg Italian sausage raw
Lysine 0.528mg 1.083mg Italian sausage raw
Methionine 0.095mg 0.346mg Italian sausage raw
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.477mg Italian sausage raw
Valine 0.305mg 0.572mg Italian sausage raw
Histidine 0.072mg 0.411mg Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 90mg 76mg Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 25.26g 11.27g Italian sausage raw
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 14.34g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 4.03g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Italian sausage raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 706mg)
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 Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.99g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw 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.

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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.