Egg vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Egg and Pork bacon
- Egg has more Copper, Choline, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Pork bacon has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
- Egg's daily need coverage for Copper is 218% more.
- Egg has 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Pork bacon. Egg has 0.513mg of Vitamin B2, while Pork bacon has 0.081mg.
- Pork bacon is lower in Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Pork, cured, bacon, unprepared.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +190.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4661.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +136.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +1305.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +139.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +151.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +122% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +514.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +318.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6184.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +119.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
Protein:
12.62 g
Fats:
39.69 g
Carbs:
1.28 g
Water:
44.24 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +274.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~12.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
13.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
17.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.454 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -75.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +327.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +356.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 155kcal | 417kcal |
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| Protein | 12.58g | 12.62g |
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| Fats | 10.61g | 39.69g |
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| Net carbs | 1.12g | 1.28g |
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| Carbs | 1.12g | 1.28g |
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| Cholesterol | 373mg | 66mg |
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| Vitamin D | 87IU | 16IU |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 50mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 126mg | 198mg |
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| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.41mg |
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| Sugar | 1.12g | 1g |
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 172mg | 144mg |
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| Sodium | 124mg | 662mg |
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| Vitamin A | 520IU | 37IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 149µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.43mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 30.8µg | 20.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.276mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 4.022mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.555mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.266mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 44µg | 0µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.133g |
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| Choline | 293.8mg | 47.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.267g | 13.296g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.077g | 17.439g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 6.454g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0.555mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0.598mg |
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| Leucine | 1.075mg | 1.039mg |
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| Lysine | 0.904mg | 1.123mg |
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| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.346mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0.524mg |
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| Valine | 0.767mg | 0.638mg |
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| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.513mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.234g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.022g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.032g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.038g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.246g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.617g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
54%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork bacon is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 538mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.029g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.