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

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The main differences between pork loin and turkey bacon

  • Pork loin has more vitamin B1, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, turkey bacon has more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork loin is 73% higher.
  • Turkey bacon has 2 times less selenium than pork loin. Pork loin has 33.2µg of selenium, while turkey bacon has 15.8µg.
  • Pork loin is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Turkey bacon, unprepared.

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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 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +110.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +344.4%
Contains more IronIron +77.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +46%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%
~equal in Potassium ~349mg

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% 3.3% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2903.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +93.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +124.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.237mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.675mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
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 ProteinProtein +23.8%
Contains more FatsFats +34.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +348.7%
~equal in Water ~61.83g

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
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 +10.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.52g

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 Turkey bacon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Turkey bacon DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.03mg 73%
Sodium 50mg 1069mg 44%
Selenium 33.2µg 15.8µg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 1.19µg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 4.699g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.244mg 18%
Choline 69.7mg 13%
Cholesterol 63mg 86mg 8%
Iron 0.79mg 1.4mg 8%
Protein 19.74g 15.94g 8%
Zinc 1.74mg 2.54mg 7%
Fats 12.58g 16.93g 7%
Calcium 18mg 80mg 6%
Phosphorus 197mg 222mg 4%
Vitamin D 21IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 4.032mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.61g 6.223g 2%
Folate 1µg 10µg 2%
Saturated fat 4.36g 4.52g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 0.675mg 1%
Calories 198kcal 226kcal 1%
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.237mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 10µg 1%
Copper 0.056mg 0.068mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 16mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.89g 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.89g N/A
Potassium 356mg 349mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.019mg 0%
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0%
Threonine 0.891mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.91mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 0%
Methionine 0.514mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0%
Valine 1.064mg 0%
Histidine 0.77mg 0%
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 loin 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
49%
Pork loin
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
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 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 loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1019mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin
Pork loin is relatively richer in vitamins
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. 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.