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Pork bacon vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork bacon and Beefsteak

  • Pork bacon has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Vitamin B5, however, Beefsteak has more Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pork bacon is 93% higher.
  • Beefsteak has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork bacon. Pork bacon has 0.348mg of Vitamin B1, while Beefsteak has 0.078mg.
  • Beefsteak is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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 Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.6%
Contains more Potassium +58.5%
Contains more Copper +149.3%
Contains more Manganese +144.4%
Contains more Selenium +104.9%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +44.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.63
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 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.6%
Contains more Potassium +58.5%
Contains more Copper +149.3%
Contains more Manganese +144.4%
Contains more Selenium +104.9%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +44.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.63

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96%
Contains more Vitamin E +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
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 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96%
Contains more Vitamin E +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Fats +186.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +3295.2%
Contains more Water +362.9%
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Fats +186.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +3295.2%
Contains more Water +362.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +767.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +767.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%

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 Beefsteak
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 Pork bacon Beefsteak Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 0g Pork bacon
Protein 35.73g 26.72g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 15.11g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.35g 0g Pork bacon
Calories 548kcal 250kcal Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg 22mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.49mg 1.63mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 30mg 23mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 506mg 213mg Pork bacon
Potassium 539mg 340mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 57mg Beefsteak
Zinc 3.36mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.182mg 0.073mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.022mg 0.009mg Pork bacon
Selenium 59µg 28.8µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.078mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.14mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 6.978mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.527mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 2µg 8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 1.38µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.6µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.173mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg 1.054mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg 1.201mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg 2.099mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg 2.23mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg 0.687mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 1.042mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg 1.309mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg 0.842mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 107mg 79mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 14.187g 5.951g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 6.298g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 0.56g 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Beefsteak
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
53%
Pork bacon
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 2136mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.236g)
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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.