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Pork jowl vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pork jowl and tamarind?

  • Pork jowl is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and zinc, yet tamarind is higher in iron, magnesium, fiber, potassium, and calcium.
  • Pork jowl's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 125% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in tamarind is lower.
  • The glycemic index of pork jowl is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Tamarinds, 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.
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 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +740%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2966.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +324.3%
Contains more IronIron +566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +115%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.4%

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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.9%
Contains more FatsFats +11501.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +41.5%
Contains more OtherOther +48.4%

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
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18071.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13645.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Tamarind DV% diff.
Saturated fat 25.26g 0.272g 114%
Fats 69.61g 0.6g 106%
Monounsaturated fat 32.89g 0.181g 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 0.059g 54%
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 0µg 34%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Iron 0.42mg 2.8mg 30%
Calories 655kcal 239kcal 21%
Carbs 0g 62.5g 21%
Magnesium 3mg 92mg 21%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 1.938mg 16%
Potassium 148mg 628mg 14%
Protein 6.38g 2.8g 7%
Zinc 0.84mg 0.1mg 7%
Calcium 4mg 74mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.152mg 6%
Copper 0.04mg 0.086mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.428mg 4%
Phosphorus 86mg 113mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Folate 1µg 14µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.066mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.143mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 57.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 38.8g N/A
Sodium 25mg 28mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 2µg 0%
Manganese 0.005mg 0%
Selenium 1.5µg 1.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.018mg 0%
Threonine 0.21mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.168mg 0%
Leucine 0.446mg 0%
Lysine 0.528mg 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.095mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.072mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Tamarind
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
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 24.988g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.