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Pork jowl vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork jowl and Mexican tea different?

  • Pork jowl is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Mexican tea is richer in Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Mexican tea is 134% higher.
  • Mexican tea has less Cholesterol.

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Epazote, raw 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 less Sodium -41.9%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +6775%
Contains more Iron +347.6%
Contains more Magnesium +3933.3%
Contains more Potassium +327.7%
Contains more Zinc +31%
Contains more Copper +375%
Contains more Manganese +61860%
Equal in Phosphorus - 86
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 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains less Sodium -41.9%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +6775%
Contains more Iron +347.6%
Contains more Magnesium +3933.3%
Contains more Potassium +327.7%
Contains more Zinc +31%
Contains more Copper +375%
Contains more Manganese +61860%
Equal in Phosphorus - 86

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 B1 +1278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +609.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.9%
Contains more Folate +21400%
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 4% 0% 0% 12% 7% 81% 12% 11% 36% 162% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +609.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.9%
Contains more Folate +21400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1833.3%
Contains more Fats +13286.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +302%
Contains more Other +37.4%
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +1833.3%
Contains more Fats +13286.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +302%
Contains more Other +37.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.64g Mexican tea
Protein 6.38g 0.33g Pork jowl
Fats 69.61g 0.52g Pork jowl
Carbs 0g 7.44g Mexican tea
Calories 655kcal 32kcal Pork jowl
Fiber 0g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 4mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 0.42mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 3mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 86mg
Potassium 148mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 25mg 43mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.84mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.04mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.005mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 1.5µg 0.9µg Pork jowl
Vitamin A 9IU 57IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin C 0mg 3.6mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.028mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 0.639mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.179mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 1µg 215µg Mexican tea
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 Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 25.26g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pork jowl Mexican tea
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
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea 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. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/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.