Pork

Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved

FDC 168321slice cooked (9 g)

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Density 26 · -11 vs Pork median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 26 of 100. Within pork it ranks 39 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (78% DV), a good source of potassium (11% DV). Most of its 476 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (1780 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (11.6 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 39 g · 34%Carb 0.5 g · 0%Fat 34.1 g · 66%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories476 kcal24%
Total fat34 g44%
Saturated fat12 g58%
Cholesterol111 mg37%
Sodium1780 mg77%
Carbohydrate0.48 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein39 g78%
Potassium525 mg11%
Calcium13 mg1%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Magnesium34 mg8%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A-
Vitamin E0.48 mg3%

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FDC 168321

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.

Protein78% DV
Potassium11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the pork median

Nutrient density26 vs 37 median
Protein / 100 g39 vs 18 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g1780 vs 87 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Pork, pickled pork hocksDensity 26 vs 26Pork, fresh, carcass, separable lean and fat, rawDensity 27 vs 26Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, tail, rawDensity 28 vs 26

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