Wheat gluten vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between wheat gluten and pork jowl?
- Wheat gluten is higher in selenium, iron, phosphorus, and copper, yet pork jowl is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Pork jowl's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 125% more.
- Wheat gluten has 26 times more selenium than pork jowl. While wheat gluten has 39.7µg of selenium, pork jowl has only 1.5µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in wheat gluten is lower.
- The glycemic index of pork jowl is lower.
We used Vital wheat gluten and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw types in this article.
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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 | +733.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3450% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1138.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +355% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +202.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2546.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
6.38 g
Fats:
69.61 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
22.19 g
Other:
1.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1078.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3662.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +170.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +82% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 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 | -98.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20983.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +901.2% |
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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| Protein | 75.16g | 6.38g | 138% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 25.26g | 114% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 69.61g | 104% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 32.89g | 82% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 1.5µg | 69% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 0.42mg | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 8.11g | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.82µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.386mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 90mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 4.535mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 86mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.236mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.04mg | 16% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 655kcal | 14% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 4mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 148mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.84mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.21mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.168mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.528mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.095mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.072mg | 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
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29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 24.988g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork jowl is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)