Corned beef vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between corned beef and pork bacon?
- Corned beef is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc, yet pork bacon is higher in phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and potassium.
- Pork bacon's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 54% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in corned beef is lower.
We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +24.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +271.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +304.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +79.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1238.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +250.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +146% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +72.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 506mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 2193mg | 53% |
| Selenium | 32.8µg | 59µg | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 10.623mg | 47% |
| Fats | 18.98g | 43.27g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 6.34g | 14.187g | 36% |
| Protein | 18.17g | 35.73g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 4.859g | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.348mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 19.065g | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 1.16µg | 20% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 548kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 1.033mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 539mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 3.36mg | 11% |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 119.3mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.309mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.251mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.86mg | 1.49mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 107mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.182mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.47g | 1.35g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0.47g | 1.35g | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.726mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.445mg | 2.782mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.536mg | 2.964mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.795mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 1.417mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.901mg | 1.901mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.58mg | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
Protein:
35.73 g
Fats:
43.27 g
Carbs:
1.35 g
Water:
12.52 g
Other:
7.13 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +377.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +128% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +187.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +175.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 g
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 | -55.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +106.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +625.2% |
