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Beef sirloin vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between beef sirloin and pork bacon?

  • Beef sirloin is richer in vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B12, yet pork bacon is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, and vitamin B3.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for sodium is 92% higher.
  • Beef sirloin has 2 times more vitamin B6 than pork bacon. Beef sirloin has 0.681mg of vitamin B6, while pork bacon has 0.309mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less saturated fat.

We used Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked types in this comparison.

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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 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
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 CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more IronIron +28.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.7%

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.
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% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
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 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~119.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 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 +407.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16%
Contains more FatsFats +760.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1108.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 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 -86.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +850.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2526.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef sirloin 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 Beef sirloin Pork bacon DV% diff.
Sodium 66mg 2193mg 92%
Fats 5.03g 43.27g 59%
Saturated fat 1.915g 14.187g 56%
Monounsaturated fat 2.006g 19.065g 43%
Selenium 38.9µg 59µg 37%
Phosphorus 253mg 506mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 4.859g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.309mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.348mg 22%
Zinc 5.7mg 3.36mg 21%
Calories 177kcal 548kcal 19%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.16µg 13%
Copper 0.085mg 0.182mg 11%
Protein 30.8g 35.73g 10%
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 10.623mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 1.033mg 9%
Cholesterol 81mg 107mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.251mg 7%
Iron 1.92mg 1.49mg 5%
Potassium 410mg 539mg 4%
Folate 10µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg 1%
Calcium 22mg 10mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 30mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.35g N/A
Carbs 0g 1.35g 0%
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.32mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.022mg 0%
Choline 117.3mg 119.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.299mg 0%
Threonine 1.23mg 1.399mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.401mg 1.676mg 0%
Leucine 2.45mg 2.782mg 0%
Lysine 2.603mg 2.964mg 0%
Methionine 0.802mg 0.795mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 1.417mg 0%
Valine 1.528mg 1.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.983mg 1.343mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g 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
Beef sirloin 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
53%
Beef sirloin
54%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
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?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 2127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.272g)
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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.