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Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.4 MG | 32% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 18% | |
| Niacin | 4.5 MG | 28% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 5% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 5% | |
| Folate, total | 1 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.8 UG | 34% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.3 MG | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 4 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.4 MG | 2% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 3 MG | 1% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 86 MG | 7% | |
| Potassium, K | 148 MG | 3% | |
| Sodium, Na | 25 MG | 1% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.8 MG | 8% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Selenium, Se | 1.5 UG | 3% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of Thiamin (32% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (28% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin B-12 (34% DV).
About Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw
Pork jowl is nearly all fat. Raw, the fat content is extreme, with only a small fraction of the weight coming from protein. It is cured and smoked for use as a Southern American seasoning meat similar to bacon, or rendered as a cooking fat in traditional pork cuisines. In Italian cooking, guanciale is cured jowl and forms the fat base of dishes like carbonara and amatriciana. Not a primary protein source - a flavoring ingredient.
Dietary Information
Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw include Vitamin B-12 (34% DV) , Thiamin (32% DV) , and Niacin (28% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 655 calories per 100 grams, Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw gets 4% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 96% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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