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Pork jowl vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork jowl and Muffin different?

  • Pork jowl is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Muffin is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Folate, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pork jowl is 112% higher.
  • Pork jowl contains 5 times more Vitamin B12 than Muffin. While Pork jowl contains 0.82µg of Vitamin B12, Muffin contains only 0.16µg.
  • Muffin has less Saturated Fat.

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
3
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7
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Potassium +22.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +127%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +209.5%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.8%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +8880%
Contains more Selenium +446.7%
Pork jowl
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Potassium +22.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +127%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +209.5%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.8%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +8880%
Contains more Selenium +446.7%

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.
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
5
:
7
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +711.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +462.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88%
Contains more Folate +4700%
Pork jowl
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%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +711.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +462.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88%
Contains more Folate +4700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
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2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +42.1%
Contains more Fats +333.2%
Contains more Other +23%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.5%
Pork jowl
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +42.1%
Contains more Fats +333.2%
Contains more Other +23%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
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1
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +582.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 8.103
Pork jowl
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +582.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 8.103

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 0g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 6.38g 4.49g Pork jowl
Fats 69.61g 16.07g Pork jowl
Carbs 0g 53g Muffin
Calories 655kcal 375kcal Pork jowl
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 0g 31.47g Pork jowl
Fiber 0g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 4mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 0.42mg 1.3mg Muffin
Magnesium 3mg 10mg Muffin
Phosphorus 86mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 148mg 121mg Pork jowl
Sodium 25mg 336mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.84mg 0.37mg Pork jowl
Copper 0.04mg 0.06mg Muffin
Manganese 0.005mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 1.5µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 9IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.168mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.163mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 1.418mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.04mg Pork jowl
Folate 1µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 0.16µg Pork jowl
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.21mg 0.181mg Pork jowl
Isoleucine 0.168mg 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.446mg 0.421mg Pork jowl
Lysine 0.528mg 0.199mg Pork jowl
Methionine 0.095mg 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.305mg 0.257mg Pork jowl
Histidine 0.072mg 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 90mg 30mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Pork jowl
Saturated Fat 25.26g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 4.822g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 8.103g Pork jowl
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.416g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin 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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.