Pork bacon vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork bacon and summer sausage different?
- Pork bacon is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, copper, and zinc, while summer sausage is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B12.
- Pork bacon covers your daily need for selenium, 94% more than summer sausage.
- Pork bacon contains 4 times more vitamin B3 than summer sausage. Pork bacon contains 10.623mg of vitamin B3, while summer sausage contains 2.9mg.
- Summer sausage is lower in sodium.
Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese 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 | +130.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +161.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +160% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +49.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +184.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +686.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +710% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +266.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +137.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1945.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +49.1% |
| 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:
19.43 g
Fats:
37.91 g
Carbs:
1.82 g
Water:
36.2 g
Other:
4.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +83.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +189.1% |
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
10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 59µg | 7.5µg | 94% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.623mg | 2.9mg | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 506mg | 178mg | 47% |
| Protein | 35.73g | 19.43g | 33% |
| Sodium | 2193mg | 1483mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.16µg | 1.73µg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 225µg | 24% |
| Choline | 119.3mg | 22% | |
| Saturated fat | 14.187g | 10.47g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.13mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 19.065g | 13.68g | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.859g | 3.02g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.07mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 2.26mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 539mg | 206mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 3.36mg | 2.25mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.348mg | 0.249mg | 8% |
| Fats | 43.27g | 37.91g | 8% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 81mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.16mg | 7% |
| Calories | 548kcal | 426kcal | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 89mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.033mg | 0.76mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 13mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 12IU | 2% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.35g | 1.62g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.35g | 1.82g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.299mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.399mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.676mg | 0.62mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.782mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.964mg | 1.16mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.795mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.417mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.901mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.343mg | 0.47mg | 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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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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.717g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)