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Steak vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Steak and Pork bacon?

  • Steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron, yet Pork bacon is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for Sodium is 93% more.
  • Steak has 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Pork bacon. While Steak has 2.2µg of Vitamin B12, Pork bacon has only 1.16µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Steak is lower.

We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked 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.
Steak
Steak
4
:
6
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +88.7%
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%
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
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 +20%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +88.7%
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%

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.
Steak
Steak
6
:
5
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +48%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.3%
Steak
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%
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 B2 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin A +48%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
1
:
4
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains more Water +344%
Contains more Protein +43.8%
Contains more Fats +127.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1220.4%
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 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 +344%
Contains more Protein +43.8%
Contains more Fats +127.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1220.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
1
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2
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +442.3%
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 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 -40.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +442.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak Pork bacon
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 Steak Pork bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.35g Pork bacon
Protein 24.85g 35.73g Pork bacon
Fats 19.02g 43.27g Pork bacon
Carbs 0g 1.35g Pork bacon
Calories 271kcal 548kcal Pork bacon
Calcium 12mg 10mg Steak
Iron 2.4mg 1.49mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 30mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 163mg 506mg Pork bacon
Potassium 279mg 539mg Pork bacon
Sodium 58mg 2193mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 3.36mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.182mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.022mg Pork bacon
Selenium 31.8µg 59µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 25IU 37IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 11µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.32mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.348mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.251mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 10.623mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.309mg Steak
Folate 6µg 2µg Steak
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1.16µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.1µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.299mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.171mg 1.399mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.157mg 1.676mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.142mg 2.782mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.38mg 2.964mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.672mg 0.795mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 1.417mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.242mg 1.901mg Pork bacon
Histidine 0.931mg 1.343mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 78mg 107mg Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 14.187g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 19.065g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 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
Steak 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
49%
Steak
53%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
111%
Pork bacon

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