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

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The main differences between pork shoulder and turkey bacon

  • Pork shoulder has more vitamin B1, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, turkey bacon has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork shoulder is 61% higher.
  • Turkey bacon has 2 times less selenium than pork shoulder. Pork shoulder has 25.5µg of selenium, while turkey bacon has 15.8µg.
  • Turkey bacon is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, shoulder, 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 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 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.6%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%
~equal in Zinc ~2.54mg

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% 3.3% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2456.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +60.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.032mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.675mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +321%
~equal in Protein ~15.94g
~equal in Fats ~16.93g
~equal in Water ~61.83g

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
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 +28.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144.7%

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 Turkey bacon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork shoulder Turkey bacon DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.767mg 0.03mg 61%
Sodium 65mg 1069mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.92g 4.699g 19%
Vitamin B12 0.74µg 1.19µg 19%
Selenium 25.5µg 15.8µg 18%
Choline 60.6mg 11%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 9%
Vitamin D 70IU 9%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.244mg 8%
Saturated fat 6.24g 4.52g 8%
Calcium 15mg 80mg 7%
Phosphorus 182mg 222mg 6%
Cholesterol 71mg 86mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 8.01g 6.223g 4%
Iron 1.05mg 1.4mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.275mg 0.237mg 3%
Copper 0.084mg 0.068mg 2%
Protein 17.18g 15.94g 2%
Fats 17.99g 16.93g 2%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.719mg 0.675mg 1%
Vitamin B3 3.833mg 4.032mg 1%
Calories 236kcal 226kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 10µg 1%
Zinc 2.7mg 2.54mg 1%
Potassium 302mg 349mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.89g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.89g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 16mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.019mg 0%
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 0.768mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.781mg 0%
Leucine 1.36mg 0%
Lysine 1.531mg 0%
Methionine 0.441mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.921mg 0%
Histidine 0.656mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork shoulder 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
47%
Pork shoulder
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pork shoulder
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 Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1004mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. 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.