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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
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%
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.
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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
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%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +97.8%
Contains more FatsFats +101.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1067.9%
~equal in Protein ~6.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
38% 50% 12%
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.
Potato chips Pork jowl
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Pork jowl DV% diff.
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Pork jowl
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
56%
Potato chips
29%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.3g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
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.

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.