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Pork bacon vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pork bacon and lamb loin

  • Pork bacon has more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and potassium; however, lamb loin is higher in vitamin B12 and iron.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily sodium needs 93% more than lamb loin.
  • Lamb loin contains 3 times less vitamin B1 than pork bacon. Pork bacon contains 0.348mg of vitamin B1, while lamb loin contains 0.1mg.
  • Lamb loin has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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 16% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +139.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more IronIron +42.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
~equal in Zinc ~3.41mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.02mg

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% 2.2% 1.5% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +248%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +35%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4600%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.24mg

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
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.4%
Contains more FatsFats +83.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +424.3%
Contains more WaterWater +319.3%

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% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.24 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +97%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +159.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Lamb loin DV% diff.
Sodium 2193mg 64mg 93%
Selenium 59µg 24.6µg 63%
Phosphorus 506mg 180mg 47%
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 2.21µg 44%
Fats 43.27g 23.59g 30%
Protein 35.73g 22.55g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 19.065g 9.68g 23%
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 7.1mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.1mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 1.87g 20%
Saturated fat 14.187g 10.24g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.11mg 15%
Calories 548kcal 309kcal 12%
Potassium 539mg 246mg 9%
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.65mg 8%
Iron 1.49mg 2.12mg 8%
Copper 0.182mg 0.119mg 7%
Choline 119.3mg 88.4mg 6%
Folate 2µg 19µg 4%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.7µg 4%
Cholesterol 107mg 95mg 4%
Magnesium 30mg 23mg 2%
Calcium 10mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.24mg 1%
Carbs 1.35g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.35g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Zinc 3.36mg 3.41mg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.02mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.264mg 0%
Threonine 1.399mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.676mg 1.088mg 0%
Leucine 2.782mg 1.754mg 0%
Lysine 2.964mg 1.991mg 0%
Methionine 0.795mg 0.579mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.918mg 0%
Valine 1.901mg 1.217mg 0%
Histidine 1.343mg 0.714mg 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 Lamb loin
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
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 2129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.947g)
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 ($)

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. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.