Lamb loin vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lamb loin and pork bacon
- Lamb loin has more vitamin B12 and iron; however, pork bacon is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Pork bacon covers your daily sodium needs 93% more than lamb loin.
- Pork bacon contains 2 times less vitamin B12 than lamb loin. Lamb loin contains 2.21µg of vitamin B12, while pork bacon contains 1.16µg.
- Lamb loin has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, 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 more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +119.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +181.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +139.8% |
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 | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +190.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +248% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.55 g
Fats:
23.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.5 g
Other:
1.36 g
Protein:
35.73 g
Fats:
43.27 g
Carbs:
1.35 g
Water:
12.52 g
Other:
7.13 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +319.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +83.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +424.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.87 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 | -27.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +97% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +159.8% |
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 64mg | 2193mg | 93% |
| Selenium | 24.6µg | 59µg | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 506mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.21µg | 1.16µg | 44% |
| Fats | 23.59g | 43.27g | 30% |
| Protein | 22.55g | 35.73g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.68g | 19.065g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.1mg | 10.623mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.348mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.87g | 4.859g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 10.24g | 14.187g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.309mg | 15% |
| Calories | 309kcal | 548kcal | 12% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 539mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.65mg | 1.033mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.12mg | 1.49mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.182mg | 7% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 119.3mg | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 107mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.251mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.35g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 3.36mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.264mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.754mg | 2.782mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.991mg | 2.964mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.579mg | 0.795mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.918mg | 1.417mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.217mg | 1.901mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 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
49%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 2129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb loin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.947g)
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 ($)