Pork bacon vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pork bacon and ground beef
- Pork bacon has more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, copper, and vitamin B5; however, ground beef is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Pork bacon covers your daily sodium needs 92% more than ground beef.
- Ground beef contains 7 times less vitamin B1 than pork bacon. Pork bacon contains 0.348mg of vitamin B1, while ground beef contains 0.051mg.
- Ground beef has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 | +76.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +123.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +204.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +208.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +230% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
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 | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +582.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +163.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +114.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2800% |
| 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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +181.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +198.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +366.2% |
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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +160.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1090.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.2% |
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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| Sodium | 2193mg | 73mg | 92% |
| Selenium | 59µg | 19.1µg | 73% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.16µg | 2.49µg | 55% |
| Phosphorus | 506mg | 166mg | 49% |
| Fats | 43.27g | 15.37g | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.623mg | 4.026mg | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 14.187g | 6.073g | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.859g | 0.408g | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 19.065g | 7.322g | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.348mg | 0.051mg | 25% |
| Protein | 35.73g | 23.87g | 24% |
| Zinc | 3.36mg | 5.84mg | 23% |
| Calories | 548kcal | 241kcal | 15% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.079mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.033mg | 0.512mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 2.27mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 539mg | 241mg | 9% |
| Choline | 119.3mg | 73.2mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.171mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 88mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.35g | 0g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.35g | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 1.173g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.299mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.399mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.676mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.782mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.964mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.795mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.417mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.901mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.343mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.21g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.008g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pork bacon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 2120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.114g)
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.