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Pork bacon vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pork bacon and Caribou meat

  • Pork bacon has more Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, while Caribou meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Caribou meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 228% more than Pork bacon.
  • Pork bacon contains 37 times more Sodium than Caribou meat. While Pork bacon contains 2193mg of Sodium, Caribou meat contains only 60mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted.

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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 19% 6.6% 27% 231% 88% 143% 100% 7.8% 11% 74%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +333.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more IronIron +314.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +295.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg

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 10% 0% 8% 0% 63% 208% 109% 161% 74% 830% 3.5% 3.8% 67%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +472.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.32mg
~equal in Choline ~122.6mg

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
30% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 29.77 g
Fats: 4.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.43 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20%
Contains more FatsFats +879%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +110.9%
Contains more WaterWater +398.6%

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
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.62 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1333.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +683.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88%

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 Caribou meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Caribou meat Opinion
Calories 548kcal 167kcal Pork bacon
Protein 35.73g 29.77g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 4.42g Pork bacon
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Caribou meat
Net carbs 1.35g 0g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.35g 0g Pork bacon
Cholesterol 107mg 109mg Pork bacon
Magnesium 30mg 27mg Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg 22mg Caribou meat
Potassium 539mg 310mg Pork bacon
Iron 1.49mg 6.17mg Caribou meat
Copper 0.182mg 0.263mg Caribou meat
Zinc 3.36mg 5.26mg Caribou meat
Phosphorus 506mg 233mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 60mg Caribou meat
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.4mg Caribou meat
Manganese 0.022mg 0.087mg Caribou meat
Selenium 59µg 13.6µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.25mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.9mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 5.79mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 2.68mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.32mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 6.64µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.4µg Caribou meat
Folate 2µg 5µg Caribou meat
Choline 119.3mg 122.6mg Caribou meat
Saturated Fat 14.187g 1.7g Caribou meat
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 1.33g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 0.62g Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.458mg Caribou meat
Threonine 1.399mg 1.273mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg 1.347mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg 2.457mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg 2.697mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg 0.665mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 1.324mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg 1.399mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg 1.179mg Pork bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.06g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Caribou meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g 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 Caribou meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
118%
Caribou meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
71%
Caribou meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 2133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.487g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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. Caribou meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173854/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.