Pork bacon vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pork bacon and beef?
- Pork bacon is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, yet beef is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 127% more.
- Pork bacon has 41 times more sodium than beef. While pork bacon has 2193mg of sodium, beef has only 54mg.
We used Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted types 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 | +114.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +95.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +132.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30% |
| Contains more IronIron | +104% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.5% |
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 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +28% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +370.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +57.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +262.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
35.73 g
Fats:
43.27 g
Carbs:
1.35 g
Water:
12.52 g
Other:
7.13 g
Protein:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +561.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3465% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +424.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.859 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +597.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +813.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.7% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 1.16µg | 4.21µg | 127% |
| Sodium | 2193mg | 54mg | 93% |
| Selenium | 59µg | 25.4µg | 61% |
| Fats | 43.27g | 6.54g | 57% |
| Saturated fat | 14.187g | 2.595g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 19.065g | 2.734g | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 506mg | 259mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.623mg | 5.76mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.859g | 0.532g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.669mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.348mg | 0.074mg | 23% |
| Calories | 548kcal | 169kcal | 19% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 3.04mg | 19% |
| Protein | 35.73g | 27.55g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.4mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.033mg | 0.481mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.097mg | 9% |
| Choline | 119.3mg | 75.6mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 85mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 539mg | 352mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 3.36mg | 3.7mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.35g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.35g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.375g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.299mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.399mg | 1.534mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.676mg | 1.52mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.782mg | 2.833mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.964mg | 3.178mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.795mg | 0.871mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.417mg | 1.299mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.901mg | 1.603mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.343mg | 1.244mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.21g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.199g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.088g | 0.349g | 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
54%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 2139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.592g)
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 ($)
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.