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Pork jowl vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork jowl and Lamb?

  • Pork jowl is higher in Vitamin B1, yet Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pork jowl's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 82% more.
  • Pork jowl has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Lamb. While Pork jowl has 0.386mg of Vitamin B1, Lamb has only 0.1mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lamb is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
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Lamb
Contains less Sodium -65.3%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +347.6%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.6%
Contains more Potassium +109.5%
Contains more Zinc +431%
Contains more Copper +197.5%
Contains more Manganese +340%
Contains more Selenium +1660%
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% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains less Sodium -65.3%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +347.6%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.6%
Contains more Potassium +109.5%
Contains more Zinc +431%
Contains more Copper +197.5%
Contains more Manganese +340%
Contains more Selenium +1660%

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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Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +211%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
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% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +211%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lamb
Contains more Fats +232.4%
Contains more Other +122%
Contains more Protein +284.3%
Contains more Water +142.1%
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +232.4%
Contains more Other +122%
Contains more Protein +284.3%
Contains more Water +142.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lamb
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +272.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +437.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +272.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +437.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Lamb Opinion
Protein 6.38g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 69.61g 20.94g Pork jowl
Calories 655kcal 294kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 4mg 17mg Lamb
Iron 0.42mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 3mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 86mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 148mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 25mg 72mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.84mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.04mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.005mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 1.5µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.14mg Pork jowl
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.1mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 1µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.21mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.168mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.446mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.528mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.095mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.305mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.072mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 90mg 97mg Pork jowl
Saturated Fat 25.26g 8.83g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 8.82g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 1.51g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.43g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.