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Pork jowl vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork jowl and Wheat gluten?

  • Pork jowl is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet Wheat gluten is higher in Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Pork jowl's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 125% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Wheat gluten is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Vital wheat gluten 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 Potassium +48%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Contains more Calcium +3450%
Contains more Iron +1138.1%
Contains more Magnesium +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.3%
Contains more Copper +355%
Contains more Selenium +2546.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.85
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 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Potassium +48%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Contains more Calcium +3450%
Contains more Iron +1138.1%
Contains more Magnesium +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.3%
Contains more Copper +355%
Contains more Selenium +2546.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.85

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +3662.7%
Contains more Water +170.6%
Contains more Other +82%
Contains more Protein +1078.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Fats +3662.7%
Contains more Water +170.6%
Contains more Other +82%
Contains more Protein +1078.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20983.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +901.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20983.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +901.2%
Contains less Saturated 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 Wheat gluten
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 0g 13.19g Wheat gluten
Protein 6.38g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 69.61g 1.85g Pork jowl
Carbs 0g 13.79g Wheat gluten
Calories 655kcal 370kcal Pork jowl
Fiber 0g 0.6g Wheat gluten
Calcium 4mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 0.42mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 3mg 25mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 86mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 148mg 100mg Pork jowl
Sodium 25mg 29mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.84mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.04mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.005mg Pork jowl
Selenium 1.5µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 0mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0mg Pork jowl
Folate 1µg 0µg Pork jowl
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 0µg Pork jowl
Tryptophan 0.021mg Pork jowl
Threonine 0.21mg Pork jowl
Isoleucine 0.168mg Pork jowl
Leucine 0.446mg Pork jowl
Lysine 0.528mg Pork jowl
Methionine 0.095mg Pork jowl
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pork jowl
Valine 0.305mg Pork jowl
Histidine 0.072mg Pork jowl
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 25.26g 0.272g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 0.156g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 0.81g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pork jowl Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 24.988g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.