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Pork bacon vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pork bacon and Barbecue chicken

  • Pork bacon is higher than Barbecue chicken in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for Sodium is 81% higher.
  • Pork bacon has 7 times more Vitamin B5 than Barbecue chicken. While Pork bacon has 1.033mg of Vitamin B5, Barbecue chicken has only 0.152mg.
  • Barbecue chicken has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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 Iron +56.8%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.1%
Contains more Potassium +111.4%
Contains more Zinc +88.8%
Contains more Copper +136.4%
Contains more Manganese +340%
Contains more Selenium +168.2%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 22% 217% 48% 287% 92% 61% 3% 322%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Iron +56.8%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.1%
Contains more Potassium +111.4%
Contains more Zinc +88.8%
Contains more Copper +136.4%
Contains more Manganese +340%
Contains more Selenium +168.2%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%

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 Vitamin B1 +532.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +579.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +43.8%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.227
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +532.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +579.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +43.8%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.227

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58.7%
Contains more Fats +186.9%
Contains more Carbs +1025%
Contains more Other +710.2%
Contains more Water +390.5%
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Protein +58.7%
Contains more Fats +186.9%
Contains more Carbs +1025%
Contains more Other +710.2%
Contains more Water +390.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +195.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +195.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 0.12g Pork bacon
Protein 35.73g 22.51g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 15.08g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.35g 0.12g Pork bacon
Calories 548kcal 226kcal Pork bacon
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0g 0.12g Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 1.49mg 0.95mg Pork bacon
Magnesium 30mg 21mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 506mg 218mg Pork bacon
Potassium 539mg 255mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 335mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 3.36mg 1.78mg Pork bacon
Copper 0.182mg 0.077mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.022mg 0.005mg Pork bacon
Selenium 59µg 22µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 37IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.055mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.227mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 5.732mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.152mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.191mg Pork bacon
Folate 2µg 8µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 0.47µg Pork bacon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.173mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg 0.657mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.853mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg 1.549mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg 1.75mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg 0.565mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.69mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg 0.935mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg 0.592mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 107mg 127mg Pork bacon
Trans Fat 0g 0.078g Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 14.187g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 6.446g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 2.038g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g 0.011g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Barbecue chicken
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
53%
Pork bacon
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1858mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.26g)
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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.