USDA-derived comparison

Bacon vs Pork Tenderloin

Bacon leads for Phosphorus, Selenium and Vitamin B12; Pork Tenderloin answers with Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B6.

Who each is for: Choose bacon for phosphorus and selenium. Choose pork Tenderloin for vitamin B1 and 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 B3
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Pork Tenderloin

Typical serving: 1 serving (120g)

24/100

More vitamin B1More vitamin B6
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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 Tenderloin
Calories541 kcal143 kcal
Protein37 g26 g
Carbs1 g0 g
Fat42 g4 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sat fat14 g1 g
Sodium1,717 mg57 mg
Potassium565 mg421 mg
Calcium11 mg6 mg
Iron1.4 mg1.2 mg
Magnesium33 mg29 mg
Zinc3.5 mg2.4 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0.4 µg0.2 µg
Vitamin B121.2 µg0.6 µg
Folate1 µg0 µg

Servings differ: 2 slices of bacon is about 20g, 1 serving of pork tenderloin about 120g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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