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Pork bacon vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork bacon and Summer sausage different?

  • Pork bacon is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Zinc, while Summer sausage is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily need of Selenium 94% more than Summer sausage.
  • Pork bacon contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Summer sausage. Pork bacon contains 10.623mg of Vitamin B3, while Summer sausage contains 2.9mg.
  • Summer sausage is lower in Sodium.

Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese types were used 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 +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.3%
Contains more Potassium +161.7%
Contains more Zinc +49.3%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Selenium +686.7%
Contains more Calcium +710%
Contains more Iron +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
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 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.3%
Contains more Potassium +161.7%
Contains more Zinc +49.3%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Selenium +686.7%
Contains more Calcium +710%
Contains more Iron +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%

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 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1924.3%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +49.1%
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 45% 0% 9% 0% 63% 37% 55% 46% 30% 6% 217% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1924.3%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +49.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +83.9%
Contains more Fats +14.1%
Contains more Other +53.7%
Contains more Carbs +34.8%
Contains more Water +189.1%
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more Protein +83.9%
Contains more Fats +14.1%
Contains more Other +53.7%
Contains more Carbs +34.8%
Contains more Water +189.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.2%
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Summer sausage Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 1.62g Summer sausage
Protein 35.73g 19.43g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 37.91g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.35g 1.82g Summer sausage
Calories 548kcal 426kcal Pork bacon
Sugar 0g 0.12g Pork bacon
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Calcium 10mg 81mg Summer sausage
Iron 1.49mg 2.26mg Summer sausage
Magnesium 30mg 13mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 506mg 178mg Pork bacon
Potassium 539mg 206mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 1483mg Summer sausage
Zinc 3.36mg 2.25mg Pork bacon
Copper 0.182mg 0.07mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.022mg 0.032mg Summer sausage
Selenium 59µg 7.5µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 37IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.32mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 12IU Summer sausage
Vitamin D 0.3µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.249mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.16mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 2.9mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.76mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.13mg Pork bacon
Folate 2µg 7µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 1.73µg Summer sausage
Vitamin K 0.1µg Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.15mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg 0.54mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.62mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg 1.1mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg 1.16mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg 0.36mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.56mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg 0.69mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg 0.47mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 107mg 89mg Summer sausage
Saturated Fat 14.187g 10.47g Summer sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 13.68g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 3.02g 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 Summer sausage
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
42%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.717g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.