Pork bacon vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pork bacon and chicken thigh?
- Pork bacon is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, copper, and potassium, yet chicken thigh is higher in vitamin B6.
- Pork bacon's daily need coverage for sodium is 91% more.
- Pork bacon has 5 times more saturated fat than chicken thigh. While pork bacon has 14.187g of saturated fat, chicken thigh has only 2.78g.
- The amount of sodium in chicken thigh is lower.
We used Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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 | +15.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +102.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +187.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +295.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +251.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
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:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +320.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +592.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +373.7% |
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
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +399.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 2193mg | 95mg | 91% |
| Selenium | 59µg | 20.5µg | 70% |
| Saturated fat | 14.187g | 2.78g | 52% |
| Fats | 43.27g | 10.3g | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 506mg | 199mg | 44% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 19.065g | 3.82g | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.16µg | 0.33µg | 35% |
| Choline | 119.3mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.623mg | 7.12mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.348mg | 0.088mg | 22% |
| Calories | 548kcal | 218kcal | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.859g | 2.43g | 16% |
| Protein | 35.73g | 28.18g | 15% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.09mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 539mg | 259mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.38mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.033mg | 1.285mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 3.36mg | 2.79mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 102mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.35g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.35g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Calcium | 10mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 1.46mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.299mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.399mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.676mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.782mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.964mg | 2.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.795mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.417mg | 1.121mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.901mg | 1.397mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.343mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.21g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.199g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.088g | 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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 2098mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.407g)
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.