USDA-derived comparison

Bacon vs Pork Chop

Bacon leads for Phosphorus, Selenium and Vitamin B12; Pork Chop answers with Vitamin B6.

Who each is for: Choose bacon for phosphorus and selenium. Choose pork Chop for vitamin B6.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Bacon

Typical serving: 2 slices (20g)

30/100

More phosphorusMore seleniumMore vitamin B12More vitamin B1
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Pork Chop

Typical serving: 1 chop (130g)

21/100

More vitamin B6
Full Pork Chop page

Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientBaconPork Chop
Calories541 kcal186 kcal
Protein37 g26 g
Carbs1 g0 g
Fat42 g8 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sat fat14 g3 g
Sodium1,717 mg57 mg
Potassium565 mg343 mg
Calcium11 mg26 mg
Iron1.4 mg0.7 mg
Magnesium33 mg25 mg
Zinc3.5 mg2.3 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0.4 µg0.8 µg
Vitamin B121.2 µg0.5 µg
Folate1 µg0 µg

Servings differ: 2 slices of bacon is about 20g, 1 chop of pork chop about 130g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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