Pork bacon vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pork bacon and Pork belly different?
- Pork bacon is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, while Pork belly is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
- Pork belly covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 30% more than Pork bacon.
- Pork bacon contains 21 times more Sodium than Pork belly. Pork bacon contains 662mg of Sodium, while Pork belly contains 32mg.
Pork, cured, bacon, unprepared and Pork, fresh, belly, raw types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +83.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +151.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
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 | +270% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +198.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +68% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.62 g
Fats:
39.69 g
Carbs:
1.28 g
Water:
44.24 g
Other:
2.17 g
Protein:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
36.74 g
Other:
0.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +138.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
13.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
17.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.454 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -31.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +41.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 417kcal | 518kcal |
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| Protein | 12.62g | 9.34g |
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| Fats | 39.69g | 53.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.28g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.28g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 66mg | 72mg |
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| Vitamin D | 16IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 4mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 5mg | |
| Potassium | 198mg | 185mg |
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| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.52mg |
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| Sugar | 1g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.052mg |
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| Zinc | 1.18mg | 1.02mg |
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| Phosphorus | 144mg | 108mg |
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| Sodium | 662mg | 32mg |
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| Vitamin A | 37IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 11µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.006mg |
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| Selenium | 20.1µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.276mg | 0.396mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.081mg | 0.242mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.022mg | 4.647mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.555mg | 0.256mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.5µg | 0.84µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.133g |
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| Choline | 47.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 13.296g | 19.33g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 17.439g | 24.7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.454g | 5.65g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 0.555mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.598mg |
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| Leucine | 1.039mg |
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| Lysine | 1.123mg |
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| Methionine | 0.346mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.524mg |
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| Valine | 0.638mg |
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| Histidine | 0.513mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.234g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.022g | 0g |
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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?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
28%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork belly is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 630mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.034g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
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.