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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 from 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% 0.42% 4.2% 15% 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% 2% 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 +385.7%
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 Opinion
Calories 198kcal 226kcal Turkey bacon
Protein 19.74g 15.94g Pork loin
Fats 12.58g 16.93g Turkey bacon
Vitamin C 0.6mg Pork loin
Net carbs 0g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Carbs 0g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 63mg 86mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Pork loin
Calcium 18mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 356mg 349mg Pork loin
Iron 0.79mg 1.4mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.056mg 0.068mg Turkey bacon
Zinc 1.74mg 2.54mg Turkey bacon
Phosphorus 197mg 222mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 50mg 1069mg Pork loin
Vitamin A 7IU 34IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 2µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.11mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.019mg Turkey bacon
Selenium 33.2µg 15.8µg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.03mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.237mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 4.032mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 0.675mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.244mg Pork loin
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 1.19µg Turkey bacon
Folate 1µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g Pork loin
Choline 69.7mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 4.36g 4.52g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.61g 6.223g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.891mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.91mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.572mg Pork loin
Lysine 1.766mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.514mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.785mg Pork loin
Valine 1.064mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.77mg Pork loin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
50%
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.