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Pork bacon vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pork bacon and pork spare ribs

  • Pork bacon contains less vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin D, zinc, and iron than pork spare ribs.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 29% higher.
  • Pork spare ribs contain 8 times less sodium than pork bacon. Pork bacon contains 662mg of sodium, while pork spare ribs contain 81mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, bacon, unprepared and Pork, fresh, spareribs, 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 11% 4.5% 21% 34% 27% 68% 60% 11% 1.3% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.2%
Contains more IronIron +122%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~141mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.01mg
~equal in Selenium ~22µg

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 0% 0% 7.4% 35% 80% 58% 87% 38% 132% 48% 0% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +475%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~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
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more FatsFats +69.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +57.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.6%
Contains more WaterWater +35.1%

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
38% 43% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.529 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.953 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +104.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.4%

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 spare ribs
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 spare ribs DV% diff.
Saturated fat 13.296g 7.529g 26%
Fats 39.69g 23.4g 25%
Sodium 662mg 81mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.574mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 17.439g 8.542g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.454g 3.953g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.081mg 0.251mg 13%
Zinc 1.18mg 2.5mg 12%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2.3µg 10%
Vitamin D 16IU 91IU 9%
Calories 417kcal 277kcal 7%
Protein 12.62g 15.47g 6%
Iron 0.41mg 0.91mg 6%
Cholesterol 66mg 80mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0.38µg 5%
Copper 0.042mg 0.08mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.276mg 0.319mg 4%
Vitamin B3 4.022mg 4.662mg 4%
Selenium 20.1µg 22µg 3%
Choline 47.8mg 59.7mg 2%
Potassium 198mg 242mg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 5mg 15mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 0.625mg 1%
Carbs 1.28g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.28g 0g N/A
Sugar 1g 0g N/A
Phosphorus 144mg 141mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.37mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.01mg 0%
Trans fat 0.133g 0.222g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.163mg 0%
Threonine 0.555mg 0.695mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.598mg 0.761mg 0%
Leucine 1.039mg 1.318mg 0%
Lysine 1.123mg 1.435mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.426mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.524mg 0.65mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.809mg 0%
Histidine 0.513mg 0.668mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.234g 0.081g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.038g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.246g 0.079g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.617g 3.146g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Pork spare ribs
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
40%
Pork spare ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Pork bacon
36%
Pork spare ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 581mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.767g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
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 spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/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.