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 from 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.
| 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.
| 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 | +240% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
36.74 g
Other:
0.91 g
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
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.65 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 518kcal | 226kcal |
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| Protein | 9.34g | 15.94g |
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| Fats | 53.01g | 16.93g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.89g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.89g |
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| Cholesterol | 72mg | 86mg |
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| Magnesium | 4mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 80mg |
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| Potassium | 185mg | 349mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 1.4mg |
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| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.068mg |
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| Zinc | 1.02mg | 2.54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 108mg | 222mg |
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| Sodium | 32mg | 1069mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 34IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 8µg | 15.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.396mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.242mg | 0.237mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.647mg | 4.032mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.256mg | 0.675mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.244mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.84µg | 1.19µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.184g |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.33g | 4.52g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 24.7g | 6.223g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.65g | 4.699g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.241g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.027g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.197g |
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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
31%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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.