Pork jowl vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pork jowl and provolone
- Pork jowl has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B3; however, provolone is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A.
- Provolone covers your daily calcium needs 75% more than pork jowl.
- Provolone has 29 times less vitamin B3 than pork jowl. Pork jowl has 4.535mg of vitamin B3, while provolone has 0.156mg.
- Provolone contains less saturated fat.
- Provolone has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of provolone is 27, while the glycemic index of pork jowl is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Cheese, provolone.
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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 CopperCopper | +53.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +833.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18800% |
Contains more IronIron | +23.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +284.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +476.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +866.7% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +26.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1931.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2807.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7766.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +78% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +161.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +300.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +84.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +158.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +344.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +954.6% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.4% |
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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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Calcium | 4mg | 756mg | 75% |
Fats | 69.61g | 26.62g | 66% |
Monounsaturated fat | 32.89g | 7.393g | 64% |
Phosphorus | 86mg | 496mg | 59% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 8.11g | 0.769g | 49% |
Protein | 6.38g | 25.58g | 38% |
Saturated fat | 25.26g | 17.078g | 37% |
Sodium | 25mg | 876mg | 37% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.386mg | 0.019mg | 31% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.82µg | 1.46µg | 27% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.535mg | 0.156mg | 27% |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 236µg | 26% |
Selenium | 1.5µg | 14.5µg | 24% |
Zinc | 0.84mg | 3.23mg | 22% |
Calories | 655kcal | 351kcal | 15% |
Cholesterol | 90mg | 69mg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.236mg | 0.321mg | 7% |
Magnesium | 3mg | 28mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.476mg | 5% |
Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
Copper | 0.04mg | 0.026mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
Folate | 1µg | 10µg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
Iron | 0.42mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
Carbs | 0g | 2.14g | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 2.14g | N/A |
Potassium | 148mg | 138mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0g | 0.56g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.345mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.21mg | 0.982mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.168mg | 1.091mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.446mg | 2.297mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.528mg | 2.646mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.095mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.305mg | 1.64mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.072mg | 1.115mg | 0% |
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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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32%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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78%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Provolone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.182g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 851mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?

Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $1.7)