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Pork bacon vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pork bacon and luncheon meat

  • Luncheon meat contains less phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, copper, zinc, choline, and vitamin B12 than pork bacon.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for pork bacon is 60% higher.
  • Luncheon meat has 6 times less copper than pork bacon. Pork bacon has 0.182mg of copper, while luncheon meat has 0.03mg.
  • Luncheon meat is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned.

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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 13% 1.5% 26% 36% 10% 59% 73% 107% 4.8% 209%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.7%
Contains more IronIron +53.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +506.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +197.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +54%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.2%

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% 3.2% 0% 32% 49% 98% 37% 63% 115% 0% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +86.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.2%
Contains more FatsFats +238.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.8%
Contains more OtherOther +152.8%
Contains more WaterWater +426.1%

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
35% 51% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.565 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +235.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +210.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.2%

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 Luncheon meat
Rich in minerals 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 Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Luncheon meat DV% diff.
Sodium 2193mg 820mg 60%
Phosphorus 506mg 170mg 48%
Saturated fat 14.187g 3.944g 47%
Fats 43.27g 12.77g 47%
Selenium 59µg 38.3µg 38%
Protein 35.73g 17.5g 36%
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 5.225mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 19.065g 5.685g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 1.565g 22%
Calories 548kcal 189kcal 18%
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.128mg 18%
Copper 0.182mg 0.03mg 17%
Zinc 3.36mg 2.15mg 11%
Cholesterol 107mg 78mg 10%
Choline 119.3mg 63.9mg 10%
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 0.92µg 10%
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.613mg 8%
Potassium 539mg 300mg 7%
Iron 1.49mg 0.97mg 7%
Magnesium 30mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.213mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.272mg 3%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.037mg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.16mg 1%
Folate 2µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 10mg 5mg 1%
Net carbs 1.35g 1.04g N/A
Carbs 1.35g 1.04g 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0%
Threonine 1.399mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0%
Leucine 2.782mg 0%
Lysine 2.964mg 0%
Methionine 0.795mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0%
Valine 1.901mg 0%
Histidine 1.343mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g 0.055g 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 Luncheon meat
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
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
54%
Luncheon meat

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?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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

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.