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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 of 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.
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
9
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0
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +156.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.4%
Contains more Potassium +52.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +128.8%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +26.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
Pork shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 40% 13% 78% 27% 9% 74% 28% 2% 140%
Pork bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 9% 62% 18% 87% 33% 14% 2% 110%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +156.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.4%
Contains more Potassium +52.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +128.8%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +26.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.011

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.
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
8
:
3
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains more Vitamin D +325%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48%
Contains more Vitamin A +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +126.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.022
Pork shoulder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 51% 3% 192% 64% 72% 44% 81% 4% 93% 0%
Pork bacon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 9% 12% 0% 70% 19% 76% 34% 62% 0% 63% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +325%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48%
Contains more Vitamin A +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +126.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.022

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
2
:
3
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Water +44.7%
Contains more Fats +120.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +167.9%
Pork shoulder
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
Pork bacon
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 Protein +36.1%
Contains more Water +44.7%
Contains more Fats +120.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +167.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
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2
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.1%
Pork shoulder
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.92 g
Pork bacon
36% 47% 17%
Saturated Fat: 13.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.454 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.28g Pork bacon
Protein 17.18g 12.62g Pork shoulder
Fats 17.99g 39.69g Pork bacon
Carbs 0g 1.28g Pork bacon
Calories 236kcal 417kcal Pork bacon
Sugar 0g 1g Pork shoulder
Calcium 15mg 5mg Pork shoulder
Iron 1.05mg 0.41mg Pork shoulder
Magnesium 18mg 12mg Pork shoulder
Phosphorus 182mg 144mg Pork shoulder
Potassium 302mg 198mg Pork shoulder
Sodium 65mg 662mg Pork shoulder
Zinc 2.7mg 1.18mg Pork shoulder
Copper 0.084mg 0.042mg Pork shoulder
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 25.5µg 20.1µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin A 7IU 37IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 11µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.43mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 70IU 16IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0.4µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.767mg 0.276mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.275mg 0.081mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B3 3.833mg 4.022mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 0.719mg 0.555mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.266mg Pork shoulder
Folate 5µg 0µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B12 0.74µg 0.5µg Pork shoulder
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.15mg Pork shoulder
Threonine 0.768mg 0.555mg Pork shoulder
Isoleucine 0.781mg 0.598mg Pork shoulder
Leucine 1.36mg 1.039mg Pork shoulder
Lysine 1.531mg 1.123mg Pork shoulder
Methionine 0.441mg 0.346mg Pork shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.524mg Pork shoulder
Valine 0.921mg 0.638mg Pork shoulder
Histidine 0.656mg 0.513mg Pork shoulder
Cholesterol 71mg 66mg Pork bacon
Trans Fat 0.133g Pork shoulder
Saturated Fat 6.24g 13.296g Pork shoulder
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.022g Pork bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 8.01g 17.439g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.92g 6.454g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.246g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.617g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.234g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.032g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.038g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork shoulder Pork bacon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Pork shoulder
29%
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.