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

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Significant differences between Beef ribs and Turkey bacon

  • Beef ribs have more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Selenium, however, Turkey bacon is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Beef ribs covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 47% more than Turkey bacon.
  • Turkey bacon has 3 times less Saturated Fat than Beef ribs. Beef ribs have 12.29g of Saturated Fat, while Turkey bacon has 4.52g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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 +66.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +126.8%
Contains more Copper +29.4%
Contains more Selenium +34.2%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Contains more Iron +66.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +126.8%
Contains more Copper +29.4%
Contains more Selenium +34.2%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%

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 B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.244
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 69% 23% 54% 6% 292% 0%
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 B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.244

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +43%
Contains more Fats +80.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +34.1%
Contains more Other +459%
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 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 +43%
Contains more Fats +80.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +34.1%
Contains more Other +459%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.5%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Turkey bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Protein 22.8g 15.94g Beef ribs
Fats 30.49g 16.93g Beef ribs
Carbs 0g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Calories 372kcal 226kcal Beef ribs
Calcium 10mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Iron 2.33mg 1.4mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 20mg 16mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 172mg 222mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 290mg 349mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 64mg 1069mg Beef ribs
Zinc 5.76mg 2.54mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.068mg Beef ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 0.019mg Turkey bacon
Selenium 21.2µg 15.8µg Beef ribs
Vitamin A 0IU 34IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.03mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.237mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 4.032mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.675mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.244mg Turkey bacon
Folate 7µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 1.19µg Beef ribs
Tryptophan 0.255mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.996mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.025mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.802mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.897mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.584mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.89mg Beef ribs
Valine 1.109mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.781mg Beef ribs
Cholesterol 85mg 86mg Beef ribs
Trans Fat 0.184g Beef ribs
Saturated Fat 12.29g 4.52g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 6.223g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 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 ribs Turkey bacon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
42%
Beef ribs
33%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1005mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.