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Pork vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork and Turkey bacon?

  • Pork is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, yet Turkey bacon is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Pork's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 71% higher.
  • Pork has 3 times more Selenium than Turkey bacon. Pork has 45.3µg of Selenium, while Turkey bacon has 15.8µg.
  • Pork contains less Sodium.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Turkey bacon, unprepared types in this comparison.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
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 +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +186.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +321.1%
Contains more IronIron +60.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.068mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.54mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~222mg

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
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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% 0.42% 5.8% 39% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
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% 2% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2823.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +70%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.675mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 ProteinProtein +71.4%
Contains more FatsFats +21.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +283.1%
~equal in Water ~61.83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
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41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +291.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~6.223g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Turkey bacon Opinion
Calories 242kcal 226kcal Pork
Protein 27.32g 15.94g Pork
Fats 13.92g 16.93g Turkey bacon
Vitamin C 0.6mg Pork
Net carbs 0g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Carbs 0g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 80mg 86mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Magnesium 28mg 16mg Pork
Calcium 19mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 423mg 349mg Pork
Iron 0.87mg 1.4mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.073mg 0.068mg Pork
Zinc 2.39mg 2.54mg Turkey bacon
Phosphorus 246mg 222mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 1069mg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 34IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 2µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.11mg Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Manganese 0.009mg 0.019mg Turkey bacon
Selenium 45.3µg 15.8µg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.03mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.237mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 4.032mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.675mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.244mg Pork
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 1.19µg Turkey bacon
Folate 5µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g Pork
Choline 93.9mg Pork
Saturated Fat 5.23g 4.52g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 6.223g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg Pork
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
56%
Pork
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
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 - 0.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 1007mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.