Chicken thigh vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Chicken thigh and Turkey bacon
- Chicken thigh has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, while Turkey bacon has more Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
- Turkey bacon's daily need coverage for Sodium is 42% higher.
- Turkey bacon contains 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Chicken thigh. Chicken thigh contains 1.285mg of Vitamin B5, while Turkey bacon contains 0.675mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey bacon is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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.
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Magnesium
+62.5%
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Sodium
-91.1%
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Copper
+32.4%
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Manganese
+42.1%
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Selenium
+29.7%
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Calcium
+515.4%
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Phosphorus
+11.6%
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Potassium
+34.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
Equal in Zinc - 2.54
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Magnesium
+62.5%
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Sodium
-91.1%
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Copper
+32.4%
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Manganese
+42.1%
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Selenium
+29.7%
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Calcium
+515.4%
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Phosphorus
+11.6%
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Potassium
+34.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
Equal in Zinc - 2.54
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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Vitamin A
+105.9%
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Vitamin B1
+193.3%
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Vitamin B3
+76.6%
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Vitamin B5
+90.4%
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Vitamin B6
+55.7%
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Folate
+11.1%
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Vitamin B12
+260.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.237
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Vitamin A
+105.9%
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Vitamin B1
+193.3%
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Vitamin B3
+76.6%
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Vitamin B5
+90.4%
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Vitamin B6
+55.7%
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Folate
+11.1%
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Vitamin B12
+260.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.237
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+76.8%
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Fats
+64.4%
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Carbs
+60.2%
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Other
+231.1%
Equal in Water - 61.83
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
Other:
3.41 g
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Protein
+76.8%
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Fats
+64.4%
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Carbs
+60.2%
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+231.1%
Equal in Water - 61.83
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-38.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+62.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+93.4%
Saturated Fat:
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.43 g
Saturated Fat:
4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.699 g
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Saturated Fat
-38.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+62.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+93.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.18g | 1.89g |
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| Protein | 28.18g | 15.94g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 16.93g |
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| Carbs | 1.18g | 1.89g |
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| Calories | 218kcal | 226kcal |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 80mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 222mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 349mg |
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| Sodium | 95mg | 1069mg |
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| Zinc | 2.79mg | 2.54mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.068mg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 20.5µg | 15.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 70IU | 34IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.237mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 4.032mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.675mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.244mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 1.19µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.329mg |
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| Threonine | 1.188mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.486mg |
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| Leucine | 2.115mg |
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| Lysine | 2.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.778mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg |
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| Valine | 1.397mg |
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| Histidine | 0.874mg |
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| Cholesterol | 102mg | 86mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.184g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.78g | 4.52g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0.01g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.82g | 6.223g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 4.699g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.027g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.197g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.241g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g |
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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
36%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 974mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.74g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in vitamins
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.