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

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Significant differences between Beef sirloin and Turkey bacon

  • Beef sirloin has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Iron, however, Turkey bacon is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Turkey bacon covers your daily Sodium needs 44% more than Beef sirloin.
  • Turkey bacon has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Beef sirloin. Beef sirloin has 0.681mg of Vitamin B6, while Turkey bacon has 0.244mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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 +37.1%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +124.4%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +146.2%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Contains more Iron +37.1%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +124.4%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +146.2%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%

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 E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Equal in Folate - 10
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
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 E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +93.2%
Contains more Fats +236.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +478%
Equal in Water - 61.83
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 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 +93.2%
Contains more Fats +236.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +478%
Equal in Water - 61.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +210.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2440%
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +210.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2440%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Turkey bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Protein 30.8g 15.94g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 16.93g Turkey bacon
Carbs 0g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Calories 177kcal 226kcal Turkey bacon
Calcium 22mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.92mg 1.4mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 27mg 16mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 222mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 349mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 1069mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 5.7mg 2.54mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.068mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.019mg Turkey bacon
Selenium 38.9µg 15.8µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin A 0IU 34IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.11mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.03mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.237mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 4.032mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.675mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.244mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 10µg
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.19µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.4µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.202mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 81mg 86mg Beef sirloin
Trans Fat 0.184g Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 4.52g Beef sirloin
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 2.006g 6.223g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 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

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Beef sirloin Turkey bacon
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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
52%
Beef sirloin
33%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
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 glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 1003mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.605g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in vitamins
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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.