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Pork bacon vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork bacon and Beef broiled different?

  • Pork bacon is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Copper, while Beef broiled is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily need of Sodium 92% more than Beef broiled.
  • Pork bacon contains 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Beef broiled. Pork bacon contains 0.348mg of Vitamin B1, while Beef broiled contains 0.046mg.
  • Beef broiled is lower in Sodium.

Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled 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.
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
6
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4
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +155.6%
Contains more Potassium +69.5%
Contains more Copper +114.1%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +174.4%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +74.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +87.8%
Pork bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 22% 217% 48% 287% 92% 61% 3% 322%
Beef broiled
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +155.6%
Contains more Potassium +69.5%
Contains more Copper +114.1%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +174.4%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +74.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +87.8%

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.
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
6
:
5
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Vitamin A +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +656.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.6%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Pork bacon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 7% 0% 0% 87% 58% 200% 62% 72% 2% 145% 1%
Beef broiled
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +656.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.6%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
4
:
1
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Fats +180.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +948.5%
Contains more Water +363.1%
Pork bacon
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Beef broiled
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Fats +180.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +948.5%
Contains more Water +363.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
2
:
1
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +903.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.4%
Pork bacon
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
Beef broiled
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +903.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.4%

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 Beef broiled
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Beef broiled Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 0g Pork bacon
Protein 35.73g 25.93g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 15.41g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.35g 0g Pork bacon
Calories 548kcal 250kcal Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg 18mg Beef broiled
Iron 1.49mg 2.6mg Beef broiled
Magnesium 30mg 21mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 506mg 198mg Pork bacon
Potassium 539mg 318mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 72mg Beef broiled
Zinc 3.36mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.182mg 0.085mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.022mg 0.012mg Pork bacon
Selenium 59µg 21.5µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 37IU 9IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 3µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.12mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 2IU Beef broiled
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.046mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.176mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 5.378mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.658mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.382mg Beef broiled
Folate 2µg 9µg Beef broiled
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 2.64µg Beef broiled
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.2µg Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.094mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg 0.72mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.822mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg 1.45mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg 1.54mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg 0.478mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.725mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg 0.914mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg 0.604mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 107mg 88mg Beef broiled
Trans Fat 0g 0.572g Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 14.187g 5.895g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Beef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 6.668g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 0.484g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g 0g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g 0.044g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Beef broiled
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
53%
Pork bacon
52%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 2121mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.292g)
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 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.

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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.