Pork jowl vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pork jowl and pork Meat?
- Pork jowl is richer in vitamin B12, yet pork Meat is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Pork jowl's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 120% higher.
- Pork Meat contains less saturated fat.
We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.
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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 SodiumSodium | -56.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +866.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +184.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +173.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +177.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +188.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +210.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +160% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2446.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +262.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +43.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +146.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +304.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +721.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1883.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +109.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +310.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +213% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2365.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1502.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.3% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 25.26g | 1.198g | 109% |
| Fats | 69.61g | 3.51g | 102% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 32.89g | 1.334g | 79% |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 38.2µg | 67% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.11g | 0.506g | 51% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.739mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.386mg | 0.95mg | 47% |
| Protein | 6.38g | 26.17g | 40% |
| Calories | 655kcal | 143kcal | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 267mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.535mg | 7.432mg | 18% |
| Choline | 88.9mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 1.012mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 2.42mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.236mg | 0.387mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.82µg | 0.57µg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 1.15mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.111mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 148mg | 421mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 29mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 73mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 25mg | 57mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Folate | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.21mg | 1.175mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.168mg | 1.288mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.446mg | 2.229mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.528mg | 2.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.095mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.305mg | 1.367mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.072mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.411g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 24.062g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork Meat is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat 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)