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

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Significant differences between pork bacon and pork loin

  • Pork bacon is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, zinc, and copper, while pork loin is higher in vitamin B1.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily sodium needs 93% more than pork loin.
  • Pork bacon has 3 times more saturated fat than pork loin. Pork bacon has 14.187g of saturated fat, while pork loin has 4.36g.
  • Pork loin is lower in sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, 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.
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 15% 5.4% 31% 30% 19% 47% 84% 6.5% 1.4% 181%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.4%
Contains more IronIron +88.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +225%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%

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 2% 0.67% 4.2% 7.5% 225% 57% 86% 43% 109% 66% 0% 0.75% 38%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +450%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.8%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.248mg

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
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +81%
Contains more FatsFats +244%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +838.2%
Contains more WaterWater +434.5%

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
39% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.36 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.34 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +239.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +262.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Pork loin DV% diff.
Sodium 2193mg 50mg 93%
Fats 43.27g 12.58g 47%
Selenium 59µg 33.2µg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.901mg 46%
Saturated fat 14.187g 4.36g 45%
Phosphorus 506mg 197mg 44%
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 4.58mg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 19.065g 5.61g 34%
Protein 35.73g 19.74g 32%
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 0.53µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 1.34g 23%
Calories 548kcal 198kcal 18%
Zinc 3.36mg 1.74mg 15%
Cholesterol 107mg 63mg 15%
Copper 0.182mg 0.056mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.472mg 13%
Choline 119.3mg 69.7mg 9%
Iron 1.49mg 0.79mg 9%
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.723mg 6%
Potassium 539mg 356mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 3%
Magnesium 30mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.21mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Carbs 1.35g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.35g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.022mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.248mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Folate 2µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.244mg 0%
Threonine 1.399mg 0.891mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.91mg 0%
Leucine 2.782mg 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 2.964mg 1.766mg 0%
Methionine 0.795mg 0.514mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.785mg 0%
Valine 1.901mg 1.064mg 0%
Histidine 1.343mg 0.77mg 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 Pork 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%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 2143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.827g)
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 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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.