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

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What are the main differences between Pork bacon and Lamb shoulder?

  • Pork bacon is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, yet Lamb shoulder is richer in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for Sodium is 93% higher.
  • Pork bacon has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Lamb shoulder. Pork bacon has 0.348mg of Vitamin B1, while Lamb shoulder has 0.09mg.
  • Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium.

We used Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +176.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +132.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more IronIron +36.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
~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% 2.2% 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% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +119.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.25mg

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% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.6%
Contains more FatsFats +113.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +444.3%
Contains more WaterWater +346.6%

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% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +129.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +201.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.4%

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 shoulder
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Lamb shoulder Opinion
Calories 548kcal 279kcal Pork bacon
Protein 35.73g 22.53g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 20.24g Pork bacon
Net carbs 1.35g 0g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.35g 0g Pork bacon
Cholesterol 107mg 92mg Lamb shoulder
Magnesium 30mg 23mg Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg 18mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 539mg 259mg Pork bacon
Iron 1.49mg 2.03mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.182mg 0.113mg Pork bacon
Zinc 3.36mg 4.48mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 506mg 183mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 65mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.14mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.022mg 0.021mg Pork bacon
Selenium 59µg 25.4µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.09mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.25mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 6.66mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.71mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.12mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 2.55µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin K 0.1µg Pork bacon
Folate 2µg 20µg Lamb shoulder
Choline 119.3mg Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 14.187g 8.74g Lamb shoulder
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 8.3g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 1.61g Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.263mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg 0.964mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg 1.087mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg 1.753mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg 1.99mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg 0.578mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.917mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg 1.216mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg 0.714mg Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Lamb shoulder
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
47%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
51%
Lamb shoulder

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 shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 2128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.447g)
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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.