Pork

Pork, cured, bacon, unprepared

FDC 168277oz (113 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 19 · -18 vs Pork median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Pork, cured, bacon, unprepared is mostly calories with little else, scoring 19 of 100. Within pork it ranks 48 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (27% DV). Most of its 393 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (751 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (12.6 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 13.7 g · 14%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 37.1 g · 86%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories393 kcal20%
Total fat37 g48%
Saturated fat13 g63%
Cholesterol66 mg22%
Sodium751 mg33%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0.35 g
Protein14 g27%
Potassium201 mg4%
Calcium6 mg0%
Iron0.38 mg2%
Magnesium13 mg3%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A11 µg1%
Vitamin E0.43 mg3%

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FDC 168277

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.

Protein27% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the pork median

Nutrient density19 vs 37 median
Protein / 100 g14 vs 18 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g751 vs 87 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Pork, fresh, composite of separable fat, with added solution, cookedDensity 20 vs 19Pork, fresh, composite of separable fat, with added solution, rawDensity 20 vs 19Pork, fresh, separable fat, rawDensity 20 vs 19

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