Pork

Bacon, pre-sliced, reduced/low sodium, unprepared

FDC 168382slice (26 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 35 · -2 vs Pork median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Bacon, pre-sliced, reduced/low sodium, unprepared is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 35 of 100. Within pork it ranks 31 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (25% DV), a good source of potassium (11% DV). Most of its 407 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (470 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 12.5 g · 12%Carb 0.8 g · 1%Fat 39.3 g · 87%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories407 kcal20%
Total fat39 g50%
Saturated fat-
Cholesterol-
Sodium470 mg20%
Carbohydrate0.83 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0.83 g
Protein13 g25%
Potassium506 mg11%
Calcium4 mg0%
Iron0.42 mg2%
Magnesium12 mg3%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.43 mg3%

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FDC 168382

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.

Protein25% DV
Potassium11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the pork median

Nutrient density35 vs 37 median
Protein / 100 g13 vs 18 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g470 vs 87 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Pork, cured, ham, low sodium, lean and fat, cookedDensity 37 vs 35Pork, fresh, backribs, separable lean and fat, rawDensity 41 vs 35Pork, fresh, ground, cookedDensity 41 vs 35

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