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
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.
| Nutrient | Bacon | Pork Chop |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 541 kcal | 186 kcal |
| Protein | 37 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 1 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 42 g | 8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 14 g | 3 g |
| Sodium | 1,717 mg | 57 mg |
| Potassium | 565 mg | 343 mg |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 26 mg |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 0.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 33 mg | 25 mg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg | 2.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 µg | 0.8 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Folate | 1 µg | 0 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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