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Beef sirloin vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef sirloin and Pork bacon?

  • Beef sirloin is richer in Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B12, yet Pork bacon is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for Sodium is 92% higher.
  • Beef sirloin has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Pork bacon. Beef sirloin has 0.681mg of Vitamin B6, while Pork bacon has 0.309mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked 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.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
4
:
6
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +28.9%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +31.5%
Contains more Copper +114.1%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +51.7%
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Pork bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 22% 217% 48% 287% 92% 61% 3% 322%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +28.9%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +31.5%
Contains more Copper +114.1%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +51.7%

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.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
5
:
5
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains more Vitamin E +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.4%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.2%
Beef sirloin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Pork bacon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 7% 0% 0% 87% 58% 200% 62% 72% 2% 145% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.4%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
1
:
4
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains more Water +407.8%
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Fats +760.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1108.5%
Beef sirloin
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Pork bacon
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more Water +407.8%
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Fats +760.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1108.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
1
:
2
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +850.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2526.5%
Beef sirloin
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Pork bacon
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +850.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2526.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Pork bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.35g Pork bacon
Protein 30.8g 35.73g Pork bacon
Fats 5.03g 43.27g Pork bacon
Carbs 0g 1.35g Pork bacon
Calories 177kcal 548kcal Pork bacon
Calcium 22mg 10mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 1.49mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 27mg 30mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 253mg 506mg Pork bacon
Potassium 410mg 539mg Pork bacon
Sodium 66mg 2193mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 5.7mg 3.36mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.182mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.011mg 0.022mg Pork bacon
Selenium 38.9µg 59µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 11µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.32mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.348mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.251mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 10.623mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 1.033mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.309mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 2µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.16µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.1µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.299mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.23mg 1.399mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.401mg 1.676mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.45mg 2.782mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.603mg 2.964mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.802mg 0.795mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 1.417mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.528mg 1.901mg Pork bacon
Histidine 0.983mg 1.343mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 81mg 107mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 14.187g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 19.065g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 4.859g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin Pork bacon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
52%
Beef sirloin
53%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 2127mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.272g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients
  2. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.