Ham vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Ham and Turkey bacon different?
- Ham is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, while Turkey bacon is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
- Ham covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 60% more than Turkey bacon.
- Ham contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Turkey bacon. Ham contains 0.4mg of Vitamin B6, while Turkey bacon contains 0.244mg.
- Turkey bacon is lower in Sodium.
Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Turkey bacon, unprepared types were used in this article.
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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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Zinc
+13.4%
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Copper
+16.2%
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Manganese
+184.2%
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Selenium
+23.4%
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Calcium
+900%
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Magnesium
+14.3%
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Phosphorus
+13.3%
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Potassium
+21.6%
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Sodium
-11.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
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Zinc
+13.4%
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Copper
+16.2%
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Manganese
+184.2%
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Selenium
+23.4%
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Calcium
+900%
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Magnesium
+14.3%
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Phosphorus
+13.3%
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Potassium
+21.6%
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Sodium
-11.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
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 E
+127.3%
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Vitamin B1
+2413.3%
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Vitamin B6
+63.9%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+17.3%
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Vitamin B5
+67.5%
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Folate
+233.3%
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Vitamin B12
+83.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.032
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Vitamin E
+127.3%
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Vitamin B1
+2413.3%
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Vitamin B6
+63.9%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+17.3%
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Vitamin B5
+67.5%
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Folate
+233.3%
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Vitamin B12
+83.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.032
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+31.3%
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+28.2%
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Fats
+206.1%
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Carbs
+26%
Equal in Water - 61.83
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20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
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4.37 g
Protein:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
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3.41 g
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Protein
+31.3%
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+28.2%
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Fats
+206.1%
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Carbs
+26%
Equal in Water - 61.83
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-60%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+137.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+770.2%
Saturated Fat:
1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.54 g
Saturated Fat:
4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.699 g
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Saturated Fat
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Monounsaturated Fat
+137.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+770.2%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.5g | 1.89g |
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| Protein | 20.93g | 15.94g |
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| Fats | 5.53g | 16.93g |
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| Carbs | 1.5g | 1.89g |
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| Calories | 145kcal | 226kcal |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 80mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 196mg | 222mg |
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| Potassium | 287mg | 349mg |
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| Sodium | 1203mg | 1069mg |
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| Zinc | 2.88mg | 2.54mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.068mg |
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| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 15.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 34IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 32IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.237mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 4.032mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.675mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.244mg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 1.19µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg |
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| Threonine | 0.931mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.918mg |
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| Leucine | 1.661mg |
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| Lysine | 1.775mg |
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| Methionine | 0.553mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg |
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| Histidine | 0.75mg |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 86mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.184g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.81g | 4.52g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.62g | 6.223g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 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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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet |
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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
45%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey bacon is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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