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Pork bacon vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pork bacon and pork shoulder

  • The amount of vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin D, iron, and vitamin B6 in pork shoulder is higher than in pork bacon.
  • Pork shoulder covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 41% more than pork bacon.
  • Pork bacon contains 10 times more sodium than pork shoulder. While pork bacon contains 662mg of sodium, pork shoulder contains only 65mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, cured, bacon, unprepared and Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 1.5% 17% 15% 14% 32% 62% 86% 1.4% 110%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 4.5% 27% 39% 28% 74% 78% 8.5% 1.4% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.5%
Contains more IronIron +156.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.7% 8.6% 6% 69% 19% 75% 33% 61% 63% 0% 0% 26%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0.67% 3.8% 26% 192% 63% 72% 43% 80% 93% 0% 3.8% 33%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +450%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +325%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +48%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.8%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.833mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 40% 44% 2%
Protein: 12.62 g
Fats: 39.69 g
Carbs: 1.28 g
Water: 44.24 g
Other: 2.17 g
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more FatsFats +120.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +167.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.1%
Contains more WaterWater +44.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 47% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 17.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.454 g
39% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.92 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +117.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +236.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork bacon Pork shoulder
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Pork shoulder DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.276mg 0.767mg 41%
Fats 39.69g 17.99g 33%
Saturated fat 13.296g 6.24g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.454g 1.92g 30%
Sodium 662mg 65mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 17.439g 8.01g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.081mg 0.275mg 15%
Zinc 1.18mg 2.7mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0.74µg 10%
Selenium 20.1µg 25.5µg 10%
Calories 417kcal 236kcal 9%
Protein 12.62g 17.18g 9%
Iron 0.41mg 1.05mg 8%
Vitamin D 16IU 70IU 7%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1.7µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.348mg 6%
Phosphorus 144mg 182mg 5%
Copper 0.042mg 0.084mg 5%
Potassium 198mg 302mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 0.719mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.19mg 2%
Cholesterol 66mg 71mg 2%
Choline 47.8mg 60.6mg 2%
Calcium 5mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin B3 4.022mg 3.833mg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 2µg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 18mg 1%
Folate 0µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Carbs 1.28g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.28g 0g N/A
Sugar 1g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg 0%
Trans fat 0.133g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 0.555mg 0.768mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.598mg 0.781mg 0%
Leucine 1.039mg 1.36mg 0%
Lysine 1.123mg 1.531mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.441mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.524mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.921mg 0%
Histidine 0.513mg 0.656mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.234g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.038g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.246g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.617g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Pork shoulder
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Pork bacon
47%
Pork shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Pork bacon
41%
Pork shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.056g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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 ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168277/nutrients
  2. Pork shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.