Ham vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ham and pork bacon
- Ham has more vitamin B1; however, pork bacon has more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for pork bacon is 72% higher.
- Pork bacon has 2 times less vitamin B1 than ham. Ham has 0.754mg of vitamin B1, while pork bacon has 0.348mg.
- Ham is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -45.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +114.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +158.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +202.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +28% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +164.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +156.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +78.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +40.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
Protein:
35.73 g
Fats:
43.27 g
Carbs:
1.35 g
Water:
12.52 g
Other:
7.13 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +440.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +682.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.2% |
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Carbs
~1.35g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 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 | -87.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +627.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +799.8% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 59µg | 72% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 43.27g | 58% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 14.187g | 56% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 506mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 2193mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 10.623mg | 41% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 19.065g | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.348mg | 34% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 35.73g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 4.859g | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 1.16µg | 21% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 548kcal | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 107mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 1.033mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.182mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.309mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 539mg | 7% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 119.3mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 4% | |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 3.36mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.251mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 1.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 1.35g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.49mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Folate | 3µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 2.782mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 2.964mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.795mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 1.417mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.901mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 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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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
44%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pork bacon is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ham contains less Sodium (difference - 990mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.377g)
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)