Pork

Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked

FDC 167914oz (85 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 21 · -16 vs Pork median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 21 of 100. Within pork it ranks 43 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (71% DV), a good source of potassium (11% DV). Most of its 548 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (2190 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (14.2 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 35.7 g · 27%Carb 1.4 g · 1%Fat 43.3 g · 72%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories548 kcal27%
Total fat43 g56%
Saturated fat14 g71%
Cholesterol107 mg36%
Sodium2190 mg95%
Carbohydrate1.4 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein36 g71%
Potassium539 mg11%
Calcium10 mg1%
Iron1.5 mg8%
Magnesium30 mg7%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A11 µg1%
Vitamin E0.32 mg2%

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FDC 167914

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein71% DV
Potassium11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the pork median

Nutrient density21 vs 37 median
Protein / 100 g36 vs 18 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g2190 vs 87 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Pork, cured, breakfast strips, raw or unheatedDensity 22 vs 21Pork, cured, bacon, pre-sliced, cooked, pan-friedDensity 24 vs 21Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, chitterlings, rawDensity 25 vs 21

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