Pork bacon vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Pork bacon and Ground beef
- Pork bacon has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Vitamin B5, however, Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
- Pork bacon covers your daily Sodium needs 92% more than Ground beef.
- Ground beef contains 7 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork bacon. Pork bacon contains 0.348mg of Vitamin B1, while Ground beef contains 0.051mg.
- Ground beef has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, 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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Magnesium
+76.5%
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Phosphorus
+204.8%
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Potassium
+123.7%
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Copper
+130.4%
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Manganese
+144.4%
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Selenium
+208.9%
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Calcium
+230%
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Iron
+52.3%
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Sodium
-96.7%
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Zinc
+73.8%
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Magnesium
+76.5%
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Phosphorus
+204.8%
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Potassium
+123.7%
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Copper
+130.4%
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Manganese
+144.4%
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Selenium
+208.9%
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Calcium
+230%
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Iron
+52.3%
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-96.7%
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Zinc
+73.8%
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 A
+311.1%
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Vitamin E
+166.7%
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Vitamin B1
+582.4%
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Vitamin B2
+46.8%
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Vitamin B3
+163.9%
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Vitamin B5
+101.8%
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Folate
+250%
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Vitamin B12
+114.7%
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Vitamin K
+2800%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.311
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Vitamin A
+311.1%
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Vitamin E
+166.7%
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Vitamin B1
+582.4%
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Vitamin B2
+46.8%
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Vitamin B3
+163.9%
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Vitamin B5
+101.8%
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Folate
+250%
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Vitamin B12
+114.7%
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Vitamin K
+2800%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.311
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+49.7%
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Fats
+181.5%
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+∞%
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Other
+198.3%
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Water
+366.2%
Protein:
35.73 g
Fats:
43.27 g
Carbs:
1.35 g
Water:
12.52 g
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7.13 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
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0 g
Water:
58.37 g
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2.39 g
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Protein
+49.7%
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Fats
+181.5%
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+∞%
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+198.3%
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Water
+366.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+160.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1090.9%
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Saturated Fat
-57.2%
Saturated Fat:
14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.859 g
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+160.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1090.9%
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Saturated Fat
-57.2%
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 | 1.35g | 0g |
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| Protein | 35.73g | 23.87g |
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| Fats | 43.27g | 15.37g |
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| Carbs | 1.35g | 0g |
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| Calories | 548kcal | 241kcal |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 1.49mg | 2.27mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 506mg | 166mg |
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| Potassium | 539mg | 241mg |
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| Sodium | 2193mg | 73mg |
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| Zinc | 3.36mg | 5.84mg |
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| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.079mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 59µg | 19.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 37IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 11µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.348mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.623mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.033mg | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.311mg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.16µg | 2.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.299mg | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 1.399mg | 0.923mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.676mg | 1.055mg |
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| Leucine | 2.782mg | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 2.964mg | 1.976mg |
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| Methionine | 0.795mg | 0.614mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.417mg | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.901mg | 1.172mg |
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| Histidine | 1.343mg | 0.775mg |
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| Cholesterol | 107mg | 88mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.187g | 6.073g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 19.065g | 7.322g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.859g | 0.408g |
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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-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.21g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pork bacon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 2120mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.114g)
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.