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Pork bacon vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pork bacon and frankfurter

  • Pork bacon has more selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, copper, and choline than frankfurter.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for selenium is 89% more.
  • Pork bacon contains 19 times more vitamin B1 than frankfurter. Pork bacon contains 0.348mg of vitamin B1, while frankfurter contains 0.018mg.
  • Frankfurter contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Frankfurter, beef, unheated.

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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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.6%
Contains more IronIron +24.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +230.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +232.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +472.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0.021mg

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% 3.7% 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% 0% 4% 14% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +483.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67%
Contains more CholineCholine +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +19%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +220.2%
Contains more FatsFats +52.9%
Contains more OtherOther +120.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148.9%
Contains more WaterWater +330.8%

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
46% 51% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +58.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +535.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.6%

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 Frankfurter
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Frankfurter DV% diff.
Selenium 59µg 10.3µg 89%
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 2.028mg 54%
Sodium 2193mg 992mg 52%
Phosphorus 506mg 152mg 51%
Protein 35.73g 11.16g 49%
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.018mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 0.765g 27%
Fats 43.27g 28.3g 23%
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 19.065g 12.048g 18%
Cholesterol 107mg 55mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.043mg 16%
Saturated fat 14.187g 10.979g 15%
Copper 0.182mg 0.055mg 14%
Choline 119.3mg 48.6mg 13%
Calories 548kcal 316kcal 12%
Zinc 3.36mg 2.03mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.185mg 10%
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 1.38µg 9%
Potassium 539mg 316mg 7%
Vitamin D 36IU 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Magnesium 30mg 9mg 5%
Iron 1.49mg 1.2mg 4%
Folate 2µg 10µg 2%
Carbs 1.35g 3.36g 1%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.8µg 1%
Net carbs 1.35g 3.36g N/A
Calcium 10mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.31g N/A
Manganese 0.022mg 0.021mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 1.399mg 0.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.58mg 0%
Leucine 2.782mg 0.994mg 0%
Lysine 2.964mg 1.055mg 0%
Methionine 0.795mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.487mg 0%
Valine 1.901mg 0.608mg 0%
Histidine 1.343mg 0.362mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Frankfurter
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
25%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter contains less Sodium (difference - 1201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.208g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.