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Pork jowl vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pork jowl and mixed nuts

  • Pork jowl has more vitamin B12; however, mixed nuts have more copper, manganese, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin E, and fiber.
  • Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for copper is 96% more.
  • Mixed nuts are lower in cholesterol.
  • Mixed nuts have a higher glycemic index than pork jowl.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 1.2% 13% 16% 13% 23% 37% 3.3% 0.65% 8.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +7533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2825%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +327%
Contains more IronIron +521.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2167.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +430.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2160%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 5.8% 0% 97% 54% 85% 15% 21% 103% 0% 0.75% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2596.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +356%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +291.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +8200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more FatsFats +29%
Contains more WaterWater +966.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +214.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +58.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.11 g
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.2%

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 Mixed nuts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Copper 0.04mg 0.907mg 96%
Manganese 0.005mg 2.04mg 88%
Saturated fat 25.26g 8.711g 75%
Selenium 1.5µg 33.9µg 59%
Magnesium 3mg 229mg 54%
Phosphorus 86mg 456mg 53%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 7.82mg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 14.612g 43%
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 0µg 34%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Protein 6.38g 20.04g 27%
Iron 0.42mg 2.61mg 27%
Fats 69.61g 53.95g 24%
Zinc 0.84mg 3.36mg 23%
Folate 1µg 83µg 21%
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 7.709mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.352mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 1.14mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.189mg 16%
Potassium 148mg 632mg 14%
Calcium 4mg 117mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 32.89g 28.488g 11%
Choline 52mg 9%
Carbs 0g 21.05g 7%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.196mg 3%
Calories 655kcal 607kcal 2%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Sodium 25mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.15g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.21mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.168mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.446mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.528mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.095mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.072mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Mixed nuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
29%
Pork jowl
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.549g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.