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Pork bacon vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pork bacon and Barbecue chicken

  • Pork bacon is higher than Barbecue chicken in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for Sodium is 81% higher.
  • Pork bacon has 7 times more Vitamin B5 than Barbecue chicken. While Pork bacon has 1.033mg of Vitamin B5, Barbecue chicken has only 0.152mg.
  • Barbecue chicken has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.4%
Contains more IronIron +56.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +340%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +168.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.7%

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% 2.2% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
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% 4% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +532.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +579.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +43.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.227mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.7%
Contains more FatsFats +186.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1025%
Contains more OtherOther +710.2%
Contains more WaterWater +390.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +195.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +138.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.3%

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 Barbecue chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Barbecue chicken Opinion
Calories 548kcal 226kcal Pork bacon
Protein 35.73g 22.51g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 15.08g Pork bacon
Net carbs 1.35g 0.12g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.35g 0.12g Pork bacon
Cholesterol 107mg 127mg Pork bacon
Magnesium 30mg 21mg Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 539mg 255mg Pork bacon
Iron 1.49mg 0.95mg Pork bacon
Sugar 0g 0.12g Pork bacon
Copper 0.182mg 0.077mg Pork bacon
Zinc 3.36mg 1.78mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 506mg 218mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 335mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 37IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 11µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.022mg 0.005mg Pork bacon
Selenium 59µg 22µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.055mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.227mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 5.732mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.152mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.191mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 0.47µg Pork bacon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Pork bacon
Folate 2µg 8µg Barbecue chicken
Trans Fat 0g 0.078g Pork bacon
Choline 119.3mg 62.9mg Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 14.187g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 6.446g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 2.038g Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.173mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg 0.657mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.853mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg 1.549mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg 1.75mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg 0.565mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.69mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg 0.935mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg 0.592mg Pork bacon
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g 0.011g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Barbecue chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
54%
Pork bacon
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1858mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.26g)
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/167914/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.