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Veal vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Veal and Pork bacon

  • Veal has more Vitamin B6, while Pork bacon has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Copper, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily need of Sodium 92% more than Veal.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Veal is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Veal, ground, cooked, broiled 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.
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +15.2%
Contains more Manganese +59.1%
Contains more Iron +50.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.2%
Contains more Potassium +59.9%
Contains more Copper +76.7%
Contains more Selenium +330.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 18% 93% 30% 11% 106% 35% 5% 75%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 22% 217% 48% 287% 92% 61% 3% 322%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +15.2%
Contains more Manganese +59.1%
Contains more Iron +50.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.2%
Contains more Potassium +59.9%
Contains more Copper +76.7%
Contains more Selenium +330.7%

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.
Veal
7
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.2%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.251
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.16
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 18% 63% 151% 70% 90% 9% 159% 3%
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 B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.2%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.251
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +433.2%
Contains more Protein +46.6%
Contains more Fats +472.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +448.5%
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
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 +433.2%
Contains more Protein +46.6%
Contains more Fats +472.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +448.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +571.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +783.5%
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +571.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +783.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Veal 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 Veal Pork bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.35g Pork bacon
Protein 24.38g 35.73g Pork bacon
Fats 7.56g 43.27g Pork bacon
Carbs 0g 1.35g Pork bacon
Calories 172kcal 548kcal Pork bacon
Calcium 17mg 10mg Veal
Iron 0.99mg 1.49mg Pork bacon
Magnesium 24mg 30mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 217mg 506mg Pork bacon
Potassium 337mg 539mg Pork bacon
Sodium 83mg 2193mg Veal
Zinc 3.87mg 3.36mg Veal
Copper 0.103mg 0.182mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.035mg 0.022mg Veal
Selenium 13.7µg 59µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 11µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.32mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.348mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.251mg Veal
Vitamin B3 8.03mg 10.623mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 1.033mg Veal
Vitamin B6 0.39mg 0.309mg Veal
Folate 11µg 2µg Veal
Vitamin B12 1.27µg 1.16µg Veal
Vitamin K 1.2µg 0.1µg Veal
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.299mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.065mg 1.399mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.676mg Pork bacon
Leucine 1.94mg 2.782mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.009mg 2.964mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.569mg 0.795mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 0.984mg 1.417mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.347mg 1.901mg Pork bacon
Histidine 0.885mg 1.343mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 103mg 107mg Veal
Saturated Fat 3.04g 14.187g Veal
Monounsaturated Fat 2.84g 19.065g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.55g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Veal 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
47%
Veal
53%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Veal
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 2110mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veal
Veal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veal
Veal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.147g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.