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Pork bacon vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pork bacon and Meatball

  • Pork bacon has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Choline, however, Meatball is richer in Manganese.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for Selenium is 79% more.
  • Pork bacon contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Meatball. Pork bacon contains 10.623mg of Vitamin B3, while Meatball contains 3.108mg.
  • Meatball contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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.
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
5
:
5
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Phosphorus +111.7%
Contains more Potassium +82.1%
Contains more Zinc +102.4%
Contains more Copper +48%
Contains more Selenium +285.6%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -69.6%
Contains more Manganese +1181.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 31
Pork bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 22% 217% 48% 287% 92% 61% 3% 322%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.7%
Contains more Potassium +82.1%
Contains more Zinc +102.4%
Contains more Copper +48%
Contains more Selenium +285.6%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -69.6%
Contains more Manganese +1181.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 31

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.
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
6
:
5
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16%
Contains more Vitamin A +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.3%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +8100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
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%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16%
Contains more Vitamin A +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.3%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +8100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
3
:
2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Protein +148.1%
Contains more Fats +94.8%
Contains more Other +329.5%
Contains more Carbs +497%
Contains more Water +328.7%
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
Meatball
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +148.1%
Contains more Fats +94.8%
Contains more Other +329.5%
Contains more Carbs +497%
Contains more Water +328.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
2
:
1
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Pork bacon
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%

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 Meatball
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 35.73g 14.4g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 22.21g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.35g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 548kcal 286kcal Pork bacon
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0g 3.47g Pork bacon
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 10mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 1.49mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 30mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 506mg 239mg Pork bacon
Potassium 539mg 296mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 666mg Meatball
Zinc 3.36mg 1.66mg Pork bacon
Copper 0.182mg 0.123mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.022mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 59µg 15.3µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 37IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.136mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.23mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 3.108mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.924mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.202mg Pork bacon
Folate 2µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 1µg Pork bacon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.299mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 107mg 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0g 0.577g Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 14.187g 7.627g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 9.188g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 3.346g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g 0.07g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g 2.815g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g 0.163g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Meatball
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 1527mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.56g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.