Potato chips vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between potato chips and pork jowl?
- Potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, fiber, and manganese, yet pork jowl is richer in vitamin B12.
- Pork jowl's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 72% higher.
- Potato chips contain less saturated fat.
- Pork jowl has a lower glycemic index than potato chips.
We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +761.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +288.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +665% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8700% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +440% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3041.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +131.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
6.38 g
Fats:
69.61 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
22.19 g
Other:
1.82 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +101.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1067.9% |
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Protein
~6.38g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
25.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.11 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +234.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 25.26g | 65% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.29mg | 59% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 32.89g | 58% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 69.61g | 54% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.09mg | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.82µg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 148mg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 90mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.04mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 8.11g | 27% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.072mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 0g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.005mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.386mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 0g | 18% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 0.42mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 3mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 1.5µg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 86mg | 11% |
| Folate | 45µg | 1µg | 11% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 536kcal | 655kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 4.535mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.236mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.84mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 6.38g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.528mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.3g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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.