Pork bacon vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pork bacon and Pork leg different?
- Pork bacon is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Copper, while Pork leg is higher in Vitamin B1.
- Pork bacon covers your daily need of Sodium 93% more than Pork leg.
- Pork bacon contains 3 times more Copper than Pork leg. Pork bacon contains 0.182mg of Copper, while Pork leg contains 0.065mg.
- Pork leg is lower in Sodium.
Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw types were used in this article.
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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 | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +180% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +74.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
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 | +428.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +132.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +84.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +111.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
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:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +129.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +479.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +399% |
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
6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.01 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +127.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +141.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -53.9% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 548kcal | 245kcal |
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| Protein | 35.73g | 17.43g |
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| Fats | 43.27g | 18.87g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.35g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.35g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 107mg | 73mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 539mg | 315mg |
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| Iron | 1.49mg | 0.85mg |
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| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.065mg |
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| Zinc | 3.36mg | 1.93mg |
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| Phosphorus | 506mg | 199mg |
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| Sodium | 2193mg | 47mg |
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| Vitamin A | 37IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.32mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.023mg |
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| Selenium | 59µg | 29.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.348mg | 0.736mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.623mg | 4.574mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.033mg | 0.685mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.401mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.16µg | 0.63µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 119.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.187g | 6.54g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 19.065g | 8.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.859g | 2.01g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.299mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 1.399mg | 0.776mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.676mg | 0.787mg |
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| Leucine | 2.782mg | 1.376mg |
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| Lysine | 2.964mg | 1.55mg |
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| Methionine | 0.795mg | 0.444mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.417mg | 0.689mg |
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| Valine | 1.901mg | 0.931mg |
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| Histidine | 1.343mg | 0.659mg |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 2146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.647g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.