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Pork belly vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pork belly and turkey bacon different?

  • Pork belly is higher in vitamin B1; however, turkey bacon is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pork belly is 74% higher.
  • Pork belly contains 13 times more vitamin B1 than turkey bacon. While pork belly contains 0.396mg of vitamin B1, turkey bacon contains only 0.03mg.
  • Turkey bacon has less saturated fat.

Pork, fresh, belly, raw and Turkey bacon, unprepared are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 1.5% 16% 20% 17% 28% 46% 4.2% 0.78% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.6%
Contains more IronIron +169.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +149%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +216.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.5%

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.
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 1% 1% 7.8% 0% 99% 56% 87% 15% 30% 105% 0% 0.75% 0%
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% 3.3% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +163.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.237mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
Contains more FatsFats +213.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +68.3%
Contains more OtherOther +274.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 50% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.65 g
29% 40% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +296.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork belly Turkey bacon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork belly Turkey bacon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.33g 4.52g 67%
Fats 53.01g 16.93g 56%
Monounsaturated fat 24.7g 6.223g 46%
Sodium 32mg 1069mg 45%
Vitamin B1 0.396mg 0.03mg 31%
Phosphorus 108mg 222mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 1.19µg 15%
Calories 518kcal 226kcal 15%
Selenium 8µg 15.8µg 14%
Zinc 1.02mg 2.54mg 14%
Protein 9.34g 15.94g 13%
Iron 0.52mg 1.4mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.244mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.256mg 0.675mg 8%
Calcium 5mg 80mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.65g 4.699g 6%
Cholesterol 72mg 86mg 5%
Potassium 185mg 349mg 5%
Vitamin B3 4.647mg 4.032mg 4%
Magnesium 4mg 16mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.11mg 2%
Copper 0.052mg 0.068mg 2%
Folate 1µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin A 3µg 10µg 1%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.019mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.89g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.89g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.237mg 0%
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork belly Turkey bacon
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
31%
Pork belly
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Pork belly
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 1037mg)
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.

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 belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/nutrients
  2. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.