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Pork jowl vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork jowl and Turkey sausage

  • Pork jowl is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, yet Turkey sausage is richer in Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pork jowl is 107% higher.
  • Pork jowl contains 7 times more Vitamin B1 than Turkey sausage. Pork jowl contains 0.386mg of Vitamin B1, while Turkey sausage contains 0.054mg.
  • Turkey sausage contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild.

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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 11% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.7%
Contains more IronIron +154.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +177.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +254.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.2%

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% 0.54% 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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 12% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +614.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +131.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.79µg

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
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more FatsFats +284.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +141.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +184.5%
~equal in Other ~1.81g

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
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +537.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +74.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 655kcal 235kcal Pork jowl
Protein 6.38g 15.42g Turkey sausage
Fats 69.61g 18.09g Pork jowl
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 90mg 160mg Pork jowl
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 3mg 16mg Turkey sausage
Calcium 4mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 148mg 229mg Turkey sausage
Iron 0.42mg 1.07mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.04mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 0.84mg 2.98mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 86mg 155mg Turkey sausage
Sodium 25mg 639mg Pork jowl
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.19mg Pork jowl
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.005mg Pork jowl
Selenium 1.5µg 0µg Pork jowl
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.054mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.165mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 3.692mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.208mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 0.79µg Pork jowl
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 1µg 4µg Turkey sausage
Choline 33.9mg Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 25.26g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 5.158g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 4.657g Pork jowl
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.175mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.21mg 0.686mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.168mg 0.802mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 0.446mg 1.229mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 0.528mg 1.453mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.095mg 0.447mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.612mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.305mg 0.819mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.072mg 0.481mg Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Turkey sausage
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
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.421g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 614mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.