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Pork loin vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pork loin and Pork bacon

  • Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1, while Pork bacon is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily Sodium needs 93% more than Pork loin.
  • Pork loin has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Pork bacon. Pork loin has 0.901mg of Vitamin B1, while Pork bacon has 0.348mg.
  • Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Pork, cured, bacon, 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.
Pork loin
Pork loin
2
:
8
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Iron +88.6%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.9%
Contains more Potassium +51.4%
Contains more Zinc +93.1%
Contains more Copper +225%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +77.7%
Pork loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Pork bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 22% 217% 48% 287% 92% 61% 3% 322%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Iron +88.6%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.9%
Contains more Potassium +51.4%
Contains more Zinc +93.1%
Contains more Copper +225%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +77.7%

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.
Pork loin
Pork loin
4
:
8
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.251
Pork loin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.251

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork loin
Pork loin
1
:
4
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains more Water +434.5%
Contains more Protein +81%
Contains more Fats +244%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +838.2%
Pork loin
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
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
Contains more Water +434.5%
Contains more Protein +81%
Contains more Fats +244%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +838.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork loin
Pork loin
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2
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.6%
Pork loin
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Pork bacon
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Pork bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.35g Pork bacon
Protein 19.74g 35.73g Pork bacon
Fats 12.58g 43.27g Pork bacon
Carbs 0g 1.35g Pork bacon
Calories 198kcal 548kcal Pork bacon
Calcium 18mg 10mg Pork loin
Iron 0.79mg 1.49mg Pork bacon
Magnesium 21mg 30mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 197mg 506mg Pork bacon
Potassium 356mg 539mg Pork bacon
Sodium 50mg 2193mg Pork loin
Zinc 1.74mg 3.36mg Pork bacon
Copper 0.056mg 0.182mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.011mg 0.022mg Pork bacon
Selenium 33.2µg 59µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 7IU 37IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 11µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.32mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.348mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.251mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 10.623mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 1.033mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.309mg Pork loin
Folate 1µg 2µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 1.16µg Pork bacon
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.299mg Pork bacon
Threonine 0.891mg 1.399mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 0.91mg 1.676mg Pork bacon
Leucine 1.572mg 2.782mg Pork bacon
Lysine 1.766mg 2.964mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.514mg 0.795mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 1.417mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.064mg 1.901mg Pork bacon
Histidine 0.77mg 1.343mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 63mg 107mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 4.36g 14.187g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.61g 19.065g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 4.859g 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 loin Pork bacon
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
51%
Pork loin
53%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 2143mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.827g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/nutrients
  2. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.