Pork jowl vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Pork jowl and Pork hock
- Pork jowl has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, however, Pork hock is higher in Selenium, Zinc, and Iron.
- Pork jowl covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 110% more than Pork hock.
- Pork jowl has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Pork hock. While Pork jowl has 0.386mg of Vitamin B1, Pork hock has only 0.08mg.
- Pork hock has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Pork, pickled pork hocks.
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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 more PotassiumPotassium | +214.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +375% |
| Contains more IronIron | +171.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +105% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +183.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +340% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1653.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +70.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +382.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +247.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +312.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +60.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +744.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +560.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +199.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +206.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +540.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +577% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -87.2% |
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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 655kcal | 171kcal |
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| Protein | 6.38g | 19.11g |
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| Fats | 69.61g | 10.54g |
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| Cholesterol | 90mg | 89mg |
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| Magnesium | 3mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 148mg | 47mg |
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| Iron | 0.42mg | 1.14mg |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 2.38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 86mg | 60mg |
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| Sodium | 25mg | 1050mg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 76IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 23µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.17mg |
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| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 1.5µg | 26.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.386mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.236mg | 0.068mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.535mg | 1.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.344mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.82µg | 0.51µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 1µg | |
| Trans Fat | 0.113g |
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| Saturated Fat | 25.26g | 3.231g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 32.89g | 5.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.11g | 1.198g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.038mg |
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| Threonine | 0.21mg | 0.516mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.168mg | 0.325mg |
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| Leucine | 0.446mg | 0.841mg |
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| Lysine | 0.528mg | 0.822mg |
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| Methionine | 0.095mg | 0.211mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.554mg |
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| Valine | 0.305mg | 0.478mg |
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| Histidine | 0.072mg | 0.211mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 1025mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.029g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork hock is relatively richer in minerals
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)
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.