Pork shoulder vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Pork shoulder and Pork bacon
- Pork shoulder is richer in Vitamin B1, while Pork bacon is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Copper, and Choline.
- Pork bacon covers your daily Sodium needs 93% more than Pork shoulder.
- Pork shoulder has 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Pork bacon. Pork shoulder has 0.767mg of Vitamin B1, while Pork bacon has 0.348mg.
- Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, shoulder, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +178% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +131.4% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +428.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +68.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +177.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +56.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +96.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
35.73 g
Fats:
43.27 g
Carbs:
1.35 g
Water:
12.52 g
Other:
7.13 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +411.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +140.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +780.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 g
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 | -56% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +138% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +153.1% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 236kcal | 548kcal |
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| Protein | 17.18g | 35.73g |
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| Fats | 17.99g | 43.27g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.35g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.35g |
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 107mg |
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| Vitamin D | 70IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 302mg | 539mg |
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| Iron | 1.05mg | 1.49mg |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.182mg |
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| Zinc | 2.7mg | 3.36mg |
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| Phosphorus | 182mg | 506mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 2193mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 37IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.32mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 25.5µg | 59µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.767mg | 0.348mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.275mg | 0.251mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.833mg | 10.623mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg | 1.033mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.309mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.74µg | 1.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 2µg |
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| Choline | 60.6mg | 119.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.24g | 14.187g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.01g | 19.065g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.92g | 4.859g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.299mg |
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| Threonine | 0.768mg | 1.399mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.781mg | 1.676mg |
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| Leucine | 1.36mg | 2.782mg |
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| Lysine | 1.531mg | 2.964mg |
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| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0.795mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 1.417mg |
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| Valine | 0.921mg | 1.901mg |
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| Histidine | 0.656mg | 1.343mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.21g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.199g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.088g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 2128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.947g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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.