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Pork bacon vs. Vienna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pork bacon and vienna sausage

  • The amount of selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, copper, zinc, vitamin B6, and choline in pork bacon is higher than in vienna sausage.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily need for selenium, 77% more than vienna sausage.
  • Pork bacon contains 10 times more phosphorus than vienna sausage. While pork bacon contains 506mg of phosphorus, vienna sausage contains only 49mg.
  • The amount of sodium in vienna sausage is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Sausage, Vienna, canned, chicken, beef, pork.

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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 5% 3% 8.9% 33% 10% 44% 21% 115% 0% 92%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +328.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +433.7%
Contains more IronIron +69.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +506.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +110%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +932.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +249.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.9%
~equal in Calcium ~10mg

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 0% 0% 4.4% 9% 22% 25% 30% 21% 28% 128% 4% 3% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +558.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +173%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1500%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
11% 19% 3% 65% 3%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 2.6 g
Water: 64.9 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +240.3%
Contains more FatsFats +123%
Contains more OtherOther +174.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +92.6%
Contains more WaterWater +418.4%

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% 53% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.125 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.628 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.29 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +98%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +276.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.8%

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 Vienna sausage
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Vienna sausage DV% diff.
Selenium 59µg 16.9µg 77%
Phosphorus 506mg 49mg 65%
Sodium 2193mg 879mg 57%
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 1.613mg 56%
Protein 35.73g 10.5g 50%
Fats 43.27g 19.4g 37%
Saturated fat 14.187g 7.125g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 1.29g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 19.065g 9.628g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.087mg 22%
Copper 0.182mg 0.03mg 17%
Calories 548kcal 230kcal 16%
Zinc 3.36mg 1.6mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.12mg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.35mg 14%
Choline 119.3mg 43.7mg 14%
Potassium 539mg 101mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.107mg 11%
Iron 1.49mg 0.88mg 8%
Cholesterol 107mg 87mg 7%
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 1.02µg 6%
Magnesium 30mg 7mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 25IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.22mg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.6µg 1%
Folate 2µg 4µg 1%
Net carbs 1.35g 2.6g N/A
Carbs 1.35g 2.6g 0%
Calcium 10mg 10mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.109mg 0%
Threonine 1.399mg 0.357mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.557mg 0%
Leucine 2.782mg 0.797mg 0%
Lysine 2.964mg 0.791mg 0%
Methionine 0.795mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.425mg 0%
Valine 1.901mg 0.573mg 0%
Histidine 1.343mg 0.273mg 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 Vienna sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
23%
Vienna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
33%
Vienna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 1314mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 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. Vienna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172942/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.