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Beef Liver vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beef Liver and Turkey bacon

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B6 in Beef Liver is higher than in Turkey bacon.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 2891% more than Turkey bacon.
  • Turkey bacon has 944 times less Vitamin A RAE than Beef Liver. Beef Liver has 9442µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Turkey bacon has 10µg.
  • Turkey bacon contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Turkey bacon, unprepared.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +367.1%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +108.7%
Contains more Copper +20904.4%
Contains more Manganese +1773.7%
Contains more Selenium +128.5%
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Equal in Potassium - 349
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Contains more Iron +367.1%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +108.7%
Contains more Copper +20904.4%
Contains more Manganese +1773.7%
Contains more Selenium +128.5%
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Equal in Potassium - 349

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +93176.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +546.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1345.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +953.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.8%
Contains more Folate +2430%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5831.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 0% 0% 8% 55% 76% 41% 57% 8% 149% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +93176.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +546.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1345.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +953.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.8%
Contains more Folate +2430%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5831.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +82.4%
Contains more Carbs +171.4%
Contains more Fats +221.9%
Contains more Other +98.3%
Equal in Water - 61.83
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
Contains more Protein +82.4%
Contains more Carbs +171.4%
Contains more Fats +221.9%
Contains more Other +98.3%
Equal in Water - 61.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +453.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +323.7%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +453.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +323.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Liver Turkey bacon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Turkey bacon Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 1.89g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 15.94g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 16.93g Turkey bacon
Carbs 5.13g 1.89g Beef Liver
Calories 191kcal 226kcal Turkey bacon
Calcium 6mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Iron 6.54mg 1.4mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 222mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 349mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 1069mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 2.54mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.068mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.019mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 15.8µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 34IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 10µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.03mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.237mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 4.032mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.675mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.244mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 10µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 1.19µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 86mg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.365g 0.184g Turkey bacon
Saturated Fat 2.947g 4.52g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 6.223g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g 4.197g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.01g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Turkey bacon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
1067%
Beef Liver
33%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 310mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 990mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.573g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/nutrients
  2. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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