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Pork bacon vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork bacon and Steak?

  • Pork bacon is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, yet Steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for Sodium is 93% more.
  • Pork bacon has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Steak. While Pork bacon has 0.348mg of Vitamin B1, Steak has only 0.074mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Steak is lower.

We used Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this article.

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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 +210.4%
Contains more Potassium +93.2%
Contains more Copper +114.1%
Contains more Selenium +85.5%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +88.7%
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 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +210.4%
Contains more Potassium +93.2%
Contains more Copper +114.1%
Contains more Selenium +85.5%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +88.7%

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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Steak
Contains more Vitamin A +48%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +89.7%
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 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +48%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +43.8%
Contains more Fats +127.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1220.4%
Contains more Water +344%
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Protein +43.8%
Contains more Fats +127.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1220.4%
Contains more Water +344%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +442.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +442.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Steak Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 0g Pork bacon
Protein 35.73g 24.85g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 19.02g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.35g 0g Pork bacon
Calories 548kcal 271kcal Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg 12mg Steak
Iron 1.49mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 30mg 23mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 506mg 163mg Pork bacon
Potassium 539mg 279mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 58mg Steak
Zinc 3.36mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.182mg 0.085mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.022mg Pork bacon
Selenium 59µg 31.8µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 37IU 25IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 7µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.32mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.074mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 5.149mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 2µg 6µg Steak
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.278mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg 1.171mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg 1.157mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg 2.142mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg 2.38mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg 0.672mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.997mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg 1.242mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg 0.931mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 107mg 78mg Steak
Saturated Fat 14.187g 8.443g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 9.171g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 0.896g 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 Steak
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
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 2135mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.744g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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