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Salami vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between salami and pork jowl

  • Salami is richer than pork jowl in selenium, manganese, copper, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pork jowl is 80% higher.
  • Salami contains 196 times more manganese than pork jowl. Salami contains 0.978mg of manganese, while pork jowl contains 0.005mg.
  • Pork jowl contains less sodium.
  • Pork jowl has a lower glycemic index than salami.

Food types used in this article are Salami, cooked, beef and pork 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.
Salami
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 28% 59% 119% 80% 82% 227% 128% 171%
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 +533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +275%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.5%
Contains more IronIron +271.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +792.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +248.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19460%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1986.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%

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.
Salami
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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% 0% 4.4% 15% 92% 82% 113% 72% 106% 190% 8% 2.3% 51%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +380.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +410%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.386mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
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22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 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 ProteinProtein +242.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +103.7%
Contains more OtherOther +156%
Contains more FatsFats +168.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
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41% 48% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.316 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.529 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 -63.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +195.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +220.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Pork jowl DV% diff.
Sodium 1740mg 25mg 75%
Saturated fat 9.316g 25.26g 72%
Fats 25.9g 69.61g 67%
Selenium 31.3µg 1.5µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 32.89g 54%
Manganese 0.978mg 0.005mg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 8.11g 37%
Copper 0.357mg 0.04mg 35%
Protein 21.85g 6.38g 31%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0.82µg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.09mg 28%
Zinc 2.93mg 0.84mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.25mg 19%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Calories 336kcal 655kcal 16%
Phosphorus 191mg 86mg 15%
Iron 1.56mg 0.42mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.236mg 9%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 4.535mg 9%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Potassium 316mg 148mg 5%
Magnesium 19mg 3mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.386mg 2%
Folate 3µg 1µg 1%
Carbs 2.4g 0g 1%
Calcium 15mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 2.4g 0g N/A
Cholesterol 89mg 90mg 0%
Sugar 0.96g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.29mg 0%
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0.21mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.168mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 0.446mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 0.528mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0.095mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.072mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salami 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
57%
Salami
29%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salami
Salami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.944g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 1715mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $1.9)

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.