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Pork belly vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork belly and Turkey bacon different?

  • Pork belly is higher in Vitamin B1, however, Turkey bacon is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pork belly is 74% higher.
  • Pork belly contains 13 times more Vitamin B1 than Turkey bacon. While Pork belly contains 0.396mg of Vitamin B1, Turkey bacon contains only 0.03mg.
  • Turkey bacon has less Saturated Fat.

Pork, fresh, belly, raw and Turkey bacon, unprepared are the varieties 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 less Sodium -97%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +169.2%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.6%
Contains more Potassium +88.6%
Contains more Zinc +149%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Contains more Manganese +216.7%
Contains more Selenium +97.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +169.2%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.6%
Contains more Potassium +88.6%
Contains more Zinc +149%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Contains more Manganese +216.7%
Contains more Selenium +97.5%

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 E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +240%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.7%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.237
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 0% 0% 8% 55% 76% 41% 57% 8% 149% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +240%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.7%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.237

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +213.1%
Contains more Protein +70.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +68.3%
Contains more Other +274.7%
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
Contains more Fats +213.1%
Contains more Protein +70.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +68.3%
Contains more Other +274.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +296.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.6%
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 g
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +296.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork belly Turkey bacon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork belly Turkey bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Protein 9.34g 15.94g Turkey bacon
Fats 53.01g 16.93g Pork belly
Carbs 0g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Calories 518kcal 226kcal Pork belly
Calcium 5mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Iron 0.52mg 1.4mg Turkey bacon
Magnesium 4mg 16mg Turkey bacon
Phosphorus 108mg 222mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 185mg 349mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 32mg 1069mg Pork belly
Zinc 1.02mg 2.54mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.052mg 0.068mg Turkey bacon
Manganese 0.006mg 0.019mg Turkey bacon
Selenium 8µg 15.8µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 10IU 34IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.11mg Pork belly
Vitamin C 0.3mg Pork belly
Vitamin B1 0.396mg 0.03mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.237mg Pork belly
Vitamin B3 4.647mg 4.032mg Pork belly
Vitamin B5 0.256mg 0.675mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.244mg Turkey bacon
Folate 1µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 1.19µg Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 72mg 86mg Pork belly
Trans Fat 0.184g Pork belly
Saturated Fat 19.33g 4.52g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 24.7g 6.223g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 5.65g 4.699g Pork belly
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork belly Turkey bacon
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
34%
Pork belly
33%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Pork belly
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 1037mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
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 belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/nutrients
  2. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.