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Pork spare ribs vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pork spare ribs and turkey bacon

  • Pork spare ribs have more vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and selenium; however, turkey bacon has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, and iron.
  • Turkey bacon's daily need coverage for sodium is 43% more.
  • Pork spare ribs have 11 times more vitamin B1 than turkey bacon. Pork spare ribs have 0.319mg of vitamin B1, while turkey bacon has 0.03mg.
  • Turkey bacon is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, spareribs, 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 11% 4.5% 21% 34% 27% 68% 60% 11% 1.3% 120%
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 CopperCopper +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.2%
Contains more IronIron +53.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~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 0% 0% 7.4% 35% 80% 58% 87% 38% 132% 48% 0% 0% 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 EVitamin E +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +963.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +213.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.237mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.675mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 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 FatsFats +38.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +147.1%
~equal in Protein ~15.94g
~equal in Water ~61.83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 43% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.529 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.953 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 +37.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork spare ribs Turkey bacon DV% diff.
Sodium 81mg 1069mg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 1.19µg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.574mg 0.244mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.319mg 0.03mg 24%
Saturated fat 7.529g 4.52g 14%
Vitamin D 2.3µg 12%
Phosphorus 141mg 222mg 12%
Selenium 22µg 15.8µg 11%
Choline 59.7mg 11%
Vitamin D 91IU 11%
Fats 23.4g 16.93g 10%
Calcium 15mg 80mg 7%
Iron 0.91mg 1.4mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8.542g 6.223g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.953g 4.699g 5%
Vitamin B3 4.662mg 4.032mg 4%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Calories 277kcal 226kcal 3%
Potassium 242mg 349mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.11mg 2%
Cholesterol 80mg 86mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.237mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.625mg 0.675mg 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.068mg 1%
Protein 15.47g 15.94g 1%
Carbs 0g 1.89g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.89g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 16mg 0%
Zinc 2.5mg 2.54mg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.019mg 0%
Trans fat 0.222g 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.163mg 0%
Threonine 0.695mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.761mg 0%
Leucine 1.318mg 0%
Lysine 1.435mg 0%
Methionine 0.426mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.65mg 0%
Valine 0.809mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 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 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.079g 0.027g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g 4.197g N/A

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is better in case of low diet
Pork spare ribs 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
40%
Pork spare ribs
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pork spare ribs
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 - 3.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 988mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
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 spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/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.

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