Pound cake vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pound cake and pork jowl
- Pound cake has more iron, folate, phosphorus, and selenium; however, pork jowl is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Pork jowl covers your daily saturated fat needs 102% more than pound cake.
- Pork jowl contains 42 times less folate than pound cake. Pound cake contains 42µg of folate, while pork jowl contains 1µg.
- Pork jowl has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of pound cake is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw.
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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 | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1075% |
| Contains more IronIron | +252.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +2233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +124.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +180.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +127.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 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 WaterWater | +16.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +398.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 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 | -81% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +989.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +137.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 25.26g | 93% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 69.61g | 86% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 32.89g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 8.11g | 31% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.82µg | 19% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 0g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.386mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 4.535mg | 18% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 655kcal | 15% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.21mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 25mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.42mg | 13% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Folate | 42µg | 1µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 86mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 90mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 3µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 1.5µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.005mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.84mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Protein | 5g | 6.38g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.236mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Potassium | 149mg | 148mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.528mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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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
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29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.449g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)