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Pork vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork and Pork jowl?

  • Pork is richer than Pork jowl in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Pork jowl's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 100% more.
  • Pork has 30 times more Selenium than Pork jowl. While Pork has 45.3µg of Selenium, Pork jowl has only 1.5µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pork is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, 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.
Pork
Pork
9
:
1
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
Contains more Calcium +375%
Contains more Iron +107.1%
Contains more Magnesium +833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +186%
Contains more Potassium +185.8%
Contains more Zinc +184.5%
Contains more Copper +82.5%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +2920%
Contains less Sodium -59.7%
Pork
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Pork jowl
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains more Calcium +375%
Contains more Iron +107.1%
Contains more Magnesium +833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +186%
Contains more Potassium +185.8%
Contains more Zinc +184.5%
Contains more Copper +82.5%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +2920%
Contains less Sodium -59.7%

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
Pork
9
:
2
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.29
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.535
Pork
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% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.29
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.535

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
Pork
2
:
2
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
Contains more Protein +328.2%
Contains more Water +160.8%
Contains more Fats +400.1%
Contains more Other +104.5%
Pork
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
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
Contains more Protein +328.2%
Contains more Water +160.8%
Contains more Fats +400.1%
Contains more Other +104.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
Pork
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:
2
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +431.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +575.8%
Pork
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Pork jowl
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +431.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +575.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork Pork jowl
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Pork jowl Opinion
Protein 27.32g 6.38g Pork
Fats 13.92g 69.61g Pork jowl
Calories 242kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 19mg 4mg Pork
Iron 0.87mg 0.42mg Pork
Magnesium 28mg 3mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg 86mg Pork
Potassium 423mg 148mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 25mg Pork jowl
Zinc 2.39mg 0.84mg Pork
Copper 0.073mg 0.04mg Pork
Manganese 0.009mg 0.005mg Pork
Selenium 45.3µg 1.5µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 9IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.29mg
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.386mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.236mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 4.535mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.25mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.09mg Pork
Folate 5µg 1µg Pork
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0.82µg Pork jowl
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.021mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 0.21mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.168mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg 0.446mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 0.528mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.095mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.239mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg 0.305mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg 0.072mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 90mg Pork
Saturated Fat 5.23g 25.26g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 8.11g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork Pork jowl
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
56%
Pork
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.03g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.8)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/nutrients
  2. Pork jowl - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168269/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.