Pork bacon vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pork bacon and Steak?
- Pork bacon is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, yet Steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
- Pork bacon's daily need coverage for Sodium is 93% more.
- Pork bacon has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Steak. While Pork bacon has 0.348mg of Vitamin B1, Steak has only 0.074mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Steak is lower.
We used Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types 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 | +30.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +114.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +210.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
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 | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +370.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +106.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +89.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
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:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +127.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1220.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +344% |
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
8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +107.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +442.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -40.5% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 548kcal | 271kcal |
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| Protein | 35.73g | 24.85g |
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| Fats | 43.27g | 19.02g |
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| Net carbs | 1.35g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.35g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 107mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 539mg | 279mg |
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| Iron | 1.49mg | 2.4mg |
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| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.085mg |
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| Zinc | 3.36mg | 6.34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 506mg | 163mg |
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| Sodium | 2193mg | 58mg |
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| Vitamin A | 37IU | 25IU |
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| Vitamin A | 11µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.32mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 59µg | 31.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.348mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.623mg | 5.149mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.033mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.16µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 119.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.187g | 8.443g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 19.065g | 9.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.859g | 0.896g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.299mg | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 1.399mg | 1.171mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.676mg | 1.157mg |
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| Leucine | 2.782mg | 2.142mg |
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| Lysine | 2.964mg | 2.38mg |
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| Methionine | 0.795mg | 0.672mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.417mg | 0.997mg |
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| Valine | 1.901mg | 1.242mg |
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| Histidine | 1.343mg | 0.931mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.21g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g |
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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 2135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.744g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork bacon is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.