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Chicken thigh vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chicken thigh and pork bacon?

  • Chicken thigh is higher in vitamin B6, yet pork bacon is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, copper, and potassium.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for sodium is 91% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chicken thigh is lower.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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 19% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
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 +30%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +187.8%
~equal in Iron ~1.49mg

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% 0% 3% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 0%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +251.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.251mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 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 +373.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.8%
Contains more FatsFats +320.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.4%
Contains more OtherOther +592.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 42% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.43 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 -80.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +399.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken thigh Pork bacon DV% diff.
Sodium 95mg 2193mg 91%
Selenium 20.5µg 59µg 70%
Saturated fat 2.78g 14.187g 52%
Fats 10.3g 43.27g 51%
Phosphorus 199mg 506mg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 3.82g 19.065g 38%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 1.16µg 35%
Choline 119.3mg 22%
Vitamin B3 7.12mg 10.623mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.348mg 22%
Calories 218kcal 548kcal 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.43g 4.859g 16%
Protein 28.18g 35.73g 15%
Copper 0.09mg 0.182mg 10%
Potassium 259mg 539mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.309mg 5%
Vitamin B5 1.285mg 1.033mg 5%
Zinc 2.79mg 3.36mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 2%
Folate 9µg 2µg 2%
Cholesterol 102mg 107mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 30mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Carbs 1.18g 1.35g 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 1.35g N/A
Calcium 13mg 10mg 0%
Iron 1.46mg 1.49mg 0%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.022mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.251mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.329mg 0.299mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 1.399mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.486mg 1.676mg 0%
Leucine 2.115mg 2.782mg 0%
Lysine 2.384mg 2.964mg 0%
Methionine 0.778mg 0.795mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.121mg 1.417mg 0%
Valine 1.397mg 1.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.874mg 1.343mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 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
Chicken thigh 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
33%
Chicken thigh
54%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chicken thigh
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?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 2098mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.407g)
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. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.