Pork bacon vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pork bacon and lamb leg
- Pork bacon is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and potassium; however, lamb leg is richer in vitamin B12.
- Pork bacon's daily need coverage for sodium is 93% higher.
- Pork bacon has 3 times more phosphorus than lamb leg. While pork bacon has 506mg of phosphorus, lamb leg has only 170mg.
- Lamb leg has less sodium.
The food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw.
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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 | +30.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +197.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +185% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
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 | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +167.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +115.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
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:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +99.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +153.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +918.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +413.7% |
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
7.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.35 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +172.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +259.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.6% |
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 | 56mg | 93% |
| Selenium | 59µg | 20.7µg | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.16µg | 2.5µg | 56% |
| Phosphorus | 506mg | 170mg | 48% |
| Fats | 43.27g | 17.07g | 40% |
| Protein | 35.73g | 17.91g | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 14.187g | 7.43g | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 19.065g | 7g | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.623mg | 6.26mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.859g | 1.35g | 23% |
| Choline | 119.3mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.348mg | 0.13mg | 18% |
| Calories | 548kcal | 230kcal | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 69mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.15mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 539mg | 249mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.113mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.033mg | 0.69mg | 7% |
| Folate | 2µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 1.66mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.35g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.35g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 10mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 3.36mg | 3.32mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.299mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.399mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.676mg | 0.864mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.782mg | 1.393mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.964mg | 1.582mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.795mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.417mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.901mg | 0.967mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.343mg | 0.567mg | 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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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 2137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.757g)
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 ($)