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Spaghetti vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Spaghetti and Pork jowl?

  • Spaghetti is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Fiber, and Copper, yet Pork jowl is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pork jowl's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 125% higher.
  • Spaghetti contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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 Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +6340%
Contains more Selenium +1660%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.3%
Contains more Potassium +236.4%
Contains more Zinc +64.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +6340%
Contains more Selenium +1660%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.3%
Contains more Potassium +236.4%
Contains more Zinc +64.7%

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.
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Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1830%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1080%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1033.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
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 Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1830%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1080%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1033.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +180%
Contains more Fats +7384.9%
Contains more Other +550%
Equal in Protein - 6.38
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +180%
Contains more Fats +7384.9%
Contains more Other +550%
Equal in Protein - 6.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25006.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2387.7%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25006.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2387.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Pork jowl Opinion
Net carbs 29.06g 0g Spaghetti
Protein 5.8g 6.38g Pork jowl
Fats 0.93g 69.61g Pork jowl
Carbs 30.86g 0g Spaghetti
Calories 158kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 0.56g 0g Pork jowl
Fiber 1.8g 0g Spaghetti
Calcium 7mg 4mg Spaghetti
Iron 0.5mg 0.42mg Spaghetti
Magnesium 18mg 3mg Spaghetti
Phosphorus 58mg 86mg Pork jowl
Potassium 44mg 148mg Pork jowl
Sodium 1mg 25mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 0.84mg Pork jowl
Copper 0.1mg 0.04mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.322mg 0.005mg Spaghetti
Selenium 26.4µg 1.5µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.236mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 4.535mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.25mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.09mg Pork jowl
Folate 7µg 1µg Spaghetti
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.82µg Pork jowl
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.021mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg 0.21mg Pork jowl
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0.168mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg 0.446mg Pork jowl
Lysine 0.133mg 0.528mg Pork jowl
Methionine 0.065mg 0.095mg Pork jowl
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.239mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg 0.305mg Pork jowl
Histidine 0.132mg 0.072mg Spaghetti
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.176g 25.26g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 8.11g Pork jowl
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti Pork jowl
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
3%
Spaghetti
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.084g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.