Pork bacon vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Pork bacon and Pork belly
- Pork belly has less Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.
- Pork bacon covers your daily Sodium needs 94% more than Pork belly.
- Pork belly contains 7 times less Selenium than Pork bacon. Pork bacon contains 59µg of Selenium, while Pork belly contains 8µg.
- Pork belly has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Pork, fresh, belly, 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 | +650% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +191.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +186.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +229.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +368.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +266.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +637.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
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 | +270% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +303.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +137.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +38.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.8% |
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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:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
36.74 g
Other:
0.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +282.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +683.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +193.5% |
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
19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -26.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +29.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 548kcal | 518kcal |
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| Protein | 35.73g | 9.34g |
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| Fats | 43.27g | 53.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.35g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.35g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 107mg | 72mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 4mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 539mg | 185mg |
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| Iron | 1.49mg | 0.52mg |
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| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.052mg |
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| Zinc | 3.36mg | 1.02mg |
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| Phosphorus | 506mg | 108mg |
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| Sodium | 2193mg | 32mg |
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| Vitamin A | 37IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 11µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 0.39mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.006mg |
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| Selenium | 59µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.348mg | 0.396mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.242mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.623mg | 4.647mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.033mg | 0.256mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.16µg | 0.84µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 1µg |
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| Choline | 119.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.187g | 19.33g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 19.065g | 24.7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.859g | 5.65g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.299mg |
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| Threonine | 1.399mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.676mg |
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| Leucine | 2.782mg |
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| Lysine | 2.964mg |
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| Methionine | 0.795mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.417mg |
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| Valine | 1.901mg |
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| Histidine | 1.343mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.21g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.199g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.088g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 2161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.143g)
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 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 ($)