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Pork jowl vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork jowl and Pumpkin?

  • Pork jowl is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, yet Pumpkin is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Pork jowl's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 126% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pumpkin is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Pumpkin, raw types 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +95.5%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Calcium +425%
Contains more Iron +90.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +129.7%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Copper +217.5%
Contains more Manganese +2400%
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 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.5%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Calcium +425%
Contains more Iron +90.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +129.7%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Copper +217.5%
Contains more Manganese +2400%

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 +672%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +655.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +94488.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +265.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.2%
Contains more Folate +1500%
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 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +672%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +655.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +94488.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +265.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.2%
Contains more Folate +1500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +538%
Contains more Fats +69510%
Contains more Other +127.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +312.8%
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +538%
Contains more Fats +69510%
Contains more Other +127.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +312.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +252900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +252900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6g Pumpkin
Protein 6.38g 1g Pork jowl
Fats 69.61g 0.1g Pork jowl
Carbs 0g 6.5g Pumpkin
Calories 655kcal 26kcal Pork jowl
Sugar 0g 2.76g Pork jowl
Fiber 0g 0.5g Pumpkin
Calcium 4mg 21mg Pumpkin
Iron 0.42mg 0.8mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 3mg 12mg Pumpkin
Phosphorus 86mg 44mg Pork jowl
Potassium 148mg 340mg Pumpkin
Sodium 25mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.84mg 0.32mg Pork jowl
Copper 0.04mg 0.127mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.005mg 0.125mg Pumpkin
Selenium 1.5µg 0.3µg Pork jowl
Vitamin A 9IU 8513IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 426µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.06mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 0mg 9mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.05mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.11mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 0.6mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.298mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.061mg Pork jowl
Folate 1µg 16µg Pumpkin
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 0µg Pork jowl
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.012mg Pork jowl
Threonine 0.21mg 0.029mg Pork jowl
Isoleucine 0.168mg 0.031mg Pork jowl
Leucine 0.446mg 0.046mg Pork jowl
Lysine 0.528mg 0.054mg Pork jowl
Methionine 0.095mg 0.011mg Pork jowl
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.032mg Pork jowl
Valine 0.305mg 0.035mg Pork jowl
Histidine 0.072mg 0.016mg Pork jowl
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 25.26g 0.052g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 0.013g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 0.005g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Pumpkin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
16%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.208g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.