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Pork jowl vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork jowl and Lemongrass?

  • Pork jowl is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, yet Lemongrass is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Folate, and Potassium.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 227% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Lemongrass is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Lemon grass (citronella), raw 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.
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Calcium +1525%
Contains more Iron +1845.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains more Potassium +388.5%
Contains less Sodium -76%
Contains more Zinc +165.5%
Contains more Copper +565%
Contains more Manganese +104380%
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 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Calcium +1525%
Contains more Iron +1845.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains more Potassium +388.5%
Contains less Sodium -76%
Contains more Zinc +165.5%
Contains more Copper +565%
Contains more Manganese +104380%

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 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +311.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +7400%
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 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +311.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +7400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +250.5%
Contains more Fats +14106.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +218.1%
Equal in Other - 1.8
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +250.5%
Contains more Fats +14106.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +218.1%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60807.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4670.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60807.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4670.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 0g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 6.38g 1.82g Pork jowl
Fats 69.61g 0.49g Pork jowl
Carbs 0g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 655kcal 99kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 4mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 0.42mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 3mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 86mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 148mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 25mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.84mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.04mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.005mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 1.5µg 0.7µg Pork jowl
Vitamin A 9IU 6IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.065mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.135mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 1.101mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.05mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.08mg Pork jowl
Folate 1µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 0µg Pork jowl
Tryptophan 0.021mg Pork jowl
Threonine 0.21mg Pork jowl
Isoleucine 0.168mg Pork jowl
Leucine 0.446mg Pork jowl
Lysine 0.528mg Pork jowl
Methionine 0.095mg Pork jowl
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pork jowl
Valine 0.305mg Pork jowl
Histidine 0.072mg Pork jowl
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 25.26g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 0.054g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 0.17g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Lemongrass
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
32%
Pork jowl
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.141g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals

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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.