Ham vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Ham and Pork bacon
- Ham has more Vitamin B1, however, Pork bacon has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pork bacon is 72% higher.
- Pork bacon has 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Ham. Ham has 0.754mg of Vitamin B1, while Pork bacon has 0.348mg.
- Ham is lower in Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked.
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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.
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Sodium
-45.1%
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Manganese
+145.5%
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Calcium
+25%
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Magnesium
+114.3%
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Phosphorus
+158.2%
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Potassium
+87.8%
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Zinc
+16.7%
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Copper
+130.4%
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Selenium
+202.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.49
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Sodium
-45.1%
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Manganese
+145.5%
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Calcium
+25%
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Magnesium
+114.3%
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Phosphorus
+158.2%
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Potassium
+87.8%
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Zinc
+16.7%
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Copper
+130.4%
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Selenium
+202.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.49
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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Vitamin B1
+116.7%
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Vitamin B6
+29.4%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+28%
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Vitamin B2
+24.3%
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Vitamin B3
+164.1%
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Vitamin B5
+156.3%
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Vitamin B12
+78.5%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+116.7%
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Vitamin B6
+29.4%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+28%
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Vitamin B2
+24.3%
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Vitamin B3
+164.1%
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Vitamin B5
+156.3%
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Vitamin B12
+78.5%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+11.1%
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Water
+440.5%
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Protein
+70.7%
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Fats
+682.5%
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+63.2%
Equal in Carbs - 1.35
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
Protein:
35.73 g
Fats:
43.27 g
Carbs:
1.35 g
Water:
12.52 g
Other:
7.13 g
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Carbs
+11.1%
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+440.5%
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+70.7%
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Fats
+682.5%
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+63.2%
Equal in Carbs - 1.35
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-87.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+627.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+799.8%
Saturated Fat:
1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.54 g
Saturated Fat:
14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.859 g
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Saturated Fat
-87.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+627.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+799.8%
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.5g | 1.35g |
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| Protein | 20.93g | 35.73g |
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| Fats | 5.53g | 43.27g |
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| Carbs | 1.5g | 1.35g |
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| Calories | 145kcal | 548kcal |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 10mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.49mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 196mg | 506mg |
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| Potassium | 287mg | 539mg |
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| Sodium | 1203mg | 2193mg |
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| Zinc | 2.88mg | 3.36mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.182mg |
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| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 59µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 37IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.32mg |
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| Vitamin D | 32IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.348mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.251mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 10.623mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 1.033mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.309mg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 1.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.299mg |
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| Threonine | 0.931mg | 1.399mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 1.676mg |
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| Leucine | 1.661mg | 2.782mg |
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| Lysine | 1.775mg | 2.964mg |
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| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.795mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 1.417mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.901mg |
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| Histidine | 0.75mg | 1.343mg |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 107mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.81g | 14.187g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.62g | 19.065g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 4.859g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.199g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.088g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.21g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
45%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pork bacon is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ham contains less Sodium (difference - 990mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.377g)
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 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.