Pork jowl vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork jowl and Limburger different?
- Pork jowl is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B1; however, Limburger is richer in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for Limburger is 49% higher.
- Pork jowl contains 29 times more vitamin B3 than Limburger. While pork jowl contains 4.535mg of vitamin B3, Limburger contains only 0.158mg.
- Limburger has less saturated fat.
- Pork jowl has a lower glycemic index (0) than Limburger (27).
Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Cheese, limburger are the varieties used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +15.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +223.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12325% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +357% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +660% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +866.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +382.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2770.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +113.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +370.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +26.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +155.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +214.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +118.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +282.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1538.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 69.61g | 27.25g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 32.89g | 8.606g | 61% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.11g | 0.495g | 51% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 497mg | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 393mg | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 25.26g | 16.746g | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 340µg | 37% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 800mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.535mg | 0.158mg | 27% |
| Protein | 6.38g | 20.05g | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.386mg | 0.08mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 14.5µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.236mg | 0.503mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 1.177mg | 19% |
| Calories | 655kcal | 327kcal | 16% |
| Folate | 1µg | 58µg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 2.1mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.82µg | 1.04µg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 21mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.021mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 148mg | 128mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.49g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 90mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.21mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.168mg | 1.219mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.446mg | 2.093mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.528mg | 1.675mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.095mg | 0.619mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.305mg | 1.439mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.072mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 775mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Limburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.514g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Limburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (90 mg)