Luncheon meat vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between luncheon meat and pork bacon
- Luncheon meat contains less phosphorus, fats, protein, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, copper, and zinc than pork bacon.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for pork bacon is 60% higher.
- Luncheon meat is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +79.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +506.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +197.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +54% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +171.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Sodium | 820mg | 2193mg | 60% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 506mg | 48% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 43.27g | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 14.187g | 47% |
| Selenium | 38.3µg | 59µg | 38% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 35.73g | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 10.623mg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 19.065g | 33% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 4.088g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 4.859g | 22% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 548kcal | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.348mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.182mg | 17% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.21g | 13% | |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 3.36mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 107mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 1.16µg | 10% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 119.3mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 1.033mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 539mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 1.49mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.251mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.309mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Folate | 0µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 9.3g | 6.5g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 108kcal | 153kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 53g | 18g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.8 | 1.7 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 1.35g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 1.35g | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.299mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.399mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.676mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.782mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.964mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.795mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.417mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.901mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.343mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.055g | 0.199g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
Protein:
35.73 g
Fats:
43.27 g
Carbs:
1.35 g
Water:
12.52 g
Other:
7.13 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +426.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +104.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +238.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.859 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +235.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +210.5% |
