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

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Summary of differences between pork shoulder and pork bacon

  • The amount of vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin D, iron, and vitamin B6 in pork shoulder is higher than in pork bacon.
  • Pork shoulder covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 41% more than pork bacon.
  • Pork shoulder contains 4 times more vitamin D than pork bacon. While pork shoulder contains 70IU of vitamin D, pork bacon contains only 16IU.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pork shoulder is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Pork, cured, 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 13% 4.5% 27% 39% 28% 74% 78% 8.5% 1.4% 139%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 1.5% 17% 15% 14% 32% 62% 86% 1.4% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.5%
Contains more IronIron +156.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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 2.3% 0.67% 3.8% 26% 192% 63% 72% 43% 80% 93% 0% 3.8% 33%
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% 8.6% 6% 69% 19% 75% 33% 61% 63% 0% 0% 26%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +325%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +48%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +450%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +126.3%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.022mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
13% 40% 44% 2%
Protein: 12.62 g
Fats: 39.69 g
Carbs: 1.28 g
Water: 44.24 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.1%
Contains more WaterWater +44.7%
Contains more FatsFats +120.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +167.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.92 g
36% 47% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 17.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.454 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +117.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +236.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork shoulder Pork bacon DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.767mg 0.276mg 41%
Fats 17.99g 39.69g 33%
Saturated fat 6.24g 13.296g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.92g 6.454g 30%
Sodium 65mg 662mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.01g 17.439g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.275mg 0.081mg 15%
Zinc 2.7mg 1.18mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.74µg 0.5µg 10%
Selenium 25.5µg 20.1µg 10%
Calories 236kcal 417kcal 9%
Protein 17.18g 12.62g 9%
Iron 1.05mg 0.41mg 8%
Vitamin D 70IU 16IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0.4µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.266mg 6%
Phosphorus 182mg 144mg 5%
Copper 0.084mg 0.042mg 5%
Potassium 302mg 198mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.719mg 0.555mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.43mg 2%
Cholesterol 71mg 66mg 2%
Choline 60.6mg 47.8mg 2%
Calcium 15mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin B3 3.833mg 4.022mg 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 11µg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 12mg 1%
Folate 5µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.28g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.28g N/A
Sugar 0g 1g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg 0%
Trans fat 0.133g N/A
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.768mg 0.555mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.781mg 0.598mg 0%
Leucine 1.36mg 1.039mg 0%
Lysine 1.531mg 1.123mg 0%
Methionine 0.441mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.524mg 0%
Valine 0.921mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.656mg 0.513mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.234g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.022g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.038g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.246g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.617g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork shoulder Pork bacon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
47%
Pork shoulder
28%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pork shoulder
35%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.056g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/nutrients
  2. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168277/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.