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Bear meat vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between bear meat and pork bacon?

  • Bear meat is higher in iron, zinc, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2, yet pork bacon is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Bear meat's daily need coverage for iron is 116% more.
  • Bear meat has 3 times more vitamin B2 than pork bacon. While bear meat has 0.82mg of vitamin B2, pork bacon has only 0.251mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in bear meat is lower.

We used Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 23% 402% 49% 280% 73% 9.3% 0% 61%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
Contains more IronIron +620.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +205.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +23%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +197.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +426.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 0% 25% 189% 63% 0% 67% 309% 4.5% 4.5% 67%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.7% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +248%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +217.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.309mg
~equal in Choline ~119.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 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 WaterWater +327.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.2%
Contains more FatsFats +223.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1014.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 49% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.4 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +236.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +102.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bear meat Pork bacon DV% diff.
Iron 10.73mg 1.49mg 116%
Sodium 71mg 2193mg 92%
Selenium 11.2µg 59µg 87%
Zinc 10.27mg 3.36mg 63%
Vitamin B12 2.47µg 1.16µg 55%
Saturated fat 3.54g 14.187g 48%
Phosphorus 170mg 506mg 48%
Fats 13.39g 43.27g 46%
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 10.623mg 45%
Vitamin B2 0.82mg 0.251mg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 5.66g 19.065g 34%
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.348mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.4g 4.859g 16%
Calories 259kcal 548kcal 14%
Potassium 263mg 539mg 8%
Protein 32.42g 35.73g 7%
Copper 0.148mg 0.182mg 4%
Cholesterol 98mg 107mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 30mg 2%
Folate 6µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.1µg 1%
Choline 122.3mg 119.3mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.309mg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.32mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg 1%
Calcium 5mg 10mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.35g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.35g N/A
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0%
Threonine 1.399mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0%
Leucine 2.782mg 0%
Lysine 2.964mg 0%
Methionine 0.795mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0%
Valine 1.901mg 0%
Histidine 1.343mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.037g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bear meat Pork bacon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
57%
Bear meat
54%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
92%
Bear meat
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bear meat
Bear meat contains less Sodium (difference - 2122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.647g)
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 ($)
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. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/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.