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Pork loin vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pork loin and pork bacon

  • Pork loin is richer in vitamin B1, while pork bacon is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, zinc, and copper.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily sodium needs 93% more than pork loin.
  • Pork loin has 3 times more vitamin B1 than pork bacon. Pork loin has 0.901mg of vitamin B1, while pork bacon has 0.348mg.
  • Pork loin is lower in cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean, and fat, raw and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked.

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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 15% 5.4% 31% 30% 19% 47% 84% 6.5% 1.4% 181%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.4%
Contains more IronIron +88.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +225%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.7%

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 2% 0.67% 4.2% 7.5% 225% 57% 86% 43% 109% 66% 0% 0.75% 38%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +450%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.2%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.251mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +434.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +81%
Contains more FatsFats +244%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +838.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.36 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.34 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +239.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +262.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Pork bacon DV% diff.
Sodium 50mg 2193mg 93%
Fats 12.58g 43.27g 47%
Selenium 33.2µg 59µg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.348mg 46%
Saturated fat 4.36g 14.187g 45%
Phosphorus 197mg 506mg 44%
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 10.623mg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 5.61g 19.065g 34%
Protein 19.74g 35.73g 32%
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 1.16µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 4.859g 23%
Calories 198kcal 548kcal 18%
Zinc 1.74mg 3.36mg 15%
Cholesterol 63mg 107mg 15%
Copper 0.056mg 0.182mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.309mg 13%
Choline 69.7mg 119.3mg 9%
Iron 0.79mg 1.49mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 1.033mg 6%
Potassium 356mg 539mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 3%
Magnesium 21mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.32mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 10mg 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 11µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.35g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.35g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.022mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.251mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Folate 1µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.299mg 0%
Threonine 0.891mg 1.399mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.91mg 1.676mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 2.782mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 2.964mg 0%
Methionine 0.514mg 0.795mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 1.417mg 0%
Valine 1.064mg 1.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.77mg 1.343mg 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 loin Pork bacon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
49%
Pork loin
54%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 2143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.827g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/nutrients
  2. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.