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Pork jowl vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pork jowl and Mussels

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin C in Mussels is higher than in Pork jowl.
  • Mussels covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 966% more than Pork jowl.
  • Mussels has 30 times less Saturated Fat than Pork jowl. Pork jowl has 25.26g of Saturated Fat, while Mussels has 0.85g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.

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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 -93.2%
Contains more Calcium +725%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +1133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.4%
Contains more Potassium +81.1%
Contains more Zinc +217.9%
Contains more Copper +272.5%
Contains more Manganese +135900%
Contains more Selenium +5873.3%
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 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Calcium +725%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +1133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.4%
Contains more Potassium +81.1%
Contains more Zinc +217.9%
Contains more Copper +272.5%
Contains more Manganese +135900%
Contains more Selenium +5873.3%

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 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +3277.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2826.8%
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 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +3277.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2826.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1453.8%
Contains more Protein +273%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +175.6%
Contains more Other +74.7%
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Fats +1453.8%
Contains more Protein +273%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +175.6%
Contains more Other +74.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3143.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +569.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3143.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +569.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 6.38g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 69.61g 4.48g Pork jowl
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 655kcal 172kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 4mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 0.42mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 3mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 86mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 148mg 268mg Mussels
Sodium 25mg 369mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.84mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.04mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.005mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 1.5µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 9IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.3mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 3mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.1mg Mussels
Folate 1µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 24µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.21mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.168mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 0.446mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 0.528mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.095mg 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 0.305mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.072mg 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 90mg 56mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 25.26g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 1.014g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 1.212g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Mussels
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
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $6.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 24.41g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels 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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.