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Pork jowl vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork jowl and Salami

  • Salami is richer than Pork jowl in Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pork jowl is 80% higher.
  • Salami contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Salami, cooked, beef and pork.

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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
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9
Salami
Salami
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.1%
Contains more Potassium +113.5%
Contains more Zinc +248.8%
Contains more Copper +792.5%
Contains more Manganese +19460%
Contains more Selenium +1986.7%
Pork jowl
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Salami
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.1%
Contains more Potassium +113.5%
Contains more Zinc +248.8%
Contains more Copper +792.5%
Contains more Manganese +19460%
Contains more Selenium +1986.7%

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
3
:
8
Salami
Salami
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +380.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +410%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.367
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%
Salami
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 92% 83% 114% 73% 106% 3% 191% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +380.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +410%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.367

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
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4
Salami
Salami
Contains more Fats +168.8%
Contains more Protein +242.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +103.7%
Contains more Other +156%
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
Salami
22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more Fats +168.8%
Contains more Protein +242.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +103.7%
Contains more Other +156%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
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1
Salami
Salami
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +195.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +220.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%
Pork jowl
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Salami
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +195.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +220.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Salami Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.4g Salami
Protein 6.38g 21.85g Salami
Fats 69.61g 25.9g Pork jowl
Carbs 0g 2.4g Salami
Calories 655kcal 336kcal Pork jowl
Sugar 0g 0.96g Pork jowl
Calcium 4mg 15mg Salami
Iron 0.42mg 1.56mg Salami
Magnesium 3mg 19mg Salami
Phosphorus 86mg 191mg Salami
Potassium 148mg 316mg Salami
Sodium 25mg 1740mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.84mg 2.93mg Salami
Copper 0.04mg 0.357mg Salami
Manganese 0.005mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 1.5µg 31.3µg Salami
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.22mg Pork jowl
Vitamin D 41IU Salami
Vitamin D 1µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.367mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 6.053mg Salami
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.459mg Salami
Folate 1µg 3µg Salami
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 1.52µg Salami
Vitamin K 3.2µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.114mg Salami
Threonine 0.21mg 0.521mg Salami
Isoleucine 0.168mg 0.675mg Salami
Leucine 0.446mg 0.929mg Salami
Lysine 0.528mg 1.107mg Salami
Methionine 0.095mg 0.301mg Salami
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.481mg Salami
Valine 0.305mg 0.668mg Salami
Histidine 0.072mg 0.359mg Salami
Cholesterol 90mg 89mg Salami
Trans Fat 0.586g Pork jowl
Saturated Fat 25.26g 9.316g Salami
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 11.127g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 2.529g Pork jowl
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Salami
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
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salami
Salami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.944g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 1715mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $1.9)

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.