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Pork jowl vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pork jowl and Swiss cheese

  • Pork jowl has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B3; however, Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, and magnesium.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 93% more than pork jowl.
  • Swiss cheese contains 71 times less vitamin B3 than pork jowl. Pork jowl contains 4.535mg of vitamin B3, while Swiss cheese contains 0.064mg.
  • Swiss cheese has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of Swiss cheese is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Cheese, swiss.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 1.2% 13% 16% 13% 23% 37% 3.3% 0.65% 8.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.6%
Contains more IronIron +223.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22150%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +420.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +567.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +420%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1900%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 5.8% 0% 97% 54% 85% 15% 21% 103% 0% 0.75% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6985.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +273.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
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Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more FatsFats +124.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +322.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +69.6%
Contains more OtherOther +63.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.11 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +308.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +504.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.8%

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 Swiss cheese
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 3.06µg 93%
Calcium 4mg 890mg 89%
Phosphorus 86mg 574mg 70%
Monounsaturated fat 32.89g 8.046g 62%
Fats 69.61g 30.99g 59%
Selenium 1.5µg 30µg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 1.341g 45%
Protein 6.38g 26.96g 41%
Vitamin A 3µg 288µg 32%
Saturated fat 25.26g 18.227g 32%
Zinc 0.84mg 4.37mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.011mg 31%
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 0.064mg 28%
Calories 655kcal 393kcal 13%
Sodium 25mg 187mg 7%
Magnesium 3mg 33mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.302mg 5%
Iron 0.42mg 0.13mg 4%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Potassium 148mg 72mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.353mg 2%
Folate 1µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.6mg 2%
Cholesterol 90mg 93mg 1%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.026mg 1%
Copper 0.04mg 0.047mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.071mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.44g N/A
Carbs 0g 1.44g 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 0.21mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.168mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 0.446mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 0.528mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.095mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.072mg 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Swiss cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
29%
Pork jowl
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.033g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.