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.
| 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% |
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 | +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 | +428.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +126.3% |
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:
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
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
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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 236kcal | 417kcal |
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| Protein | 17.18g | 12.62g |
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| Fats | 17.99g | 39.69g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.28g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.28g |
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 66mg |
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| Vitamin D | 70IU | 16IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 302mg | 198mg |
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| Iron | 1.05mg | 0.41mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 2.7mg | 1.18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 182mg | 144mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 662mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 37IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.43mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.011mg | |
| Selenium | 25.5µg | 20.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.767mg | 0.276mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.275mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.833mg | 4.022mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg | 0.555mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.266mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.74µg | 0.5µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 0µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.133g |
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| Choline | 60.6mg | 47.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.24g | 13.296g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.01g | 17.439g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.92g | 6.454g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 0.768mg | 0.555mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.781mg | 0.598mg |
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| Leucine | 1.36mg | 1.039mg |
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| Lysine | 1.531mg | 1.123mg |
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| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0.346mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.524mg |
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| Valine | 0.921mg | 0.638mg |
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| Histidine | 0.656mg | 0.513mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.234g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.022g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.032g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.038g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.246g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.617g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
49%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.056g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
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 ($)