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Horse meat vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Horse meat and Turkey bacon

  • Horse meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B6, however, Turkey bacon is higher in Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Horse meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 82% more than Turkey bacon.
  • Turkey bacon contains 4 times less Iron than Horse meat. Horse meat contains 5.03mg of Iron, while Turkey bacon contains 1.4mg.
  • Horse meat has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, horse, 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.
Horse meat
Horse meat
8
:
2
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon
Contains more Iron +259.3%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +50.4%
Contains more Copper +151.5%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Selenium +17%
Equal in Potassium - 349
Horse meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74%
Turkey bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Contains more Iron +259.3%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +50.4%
Contains more Copper +151.5%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Selenium +17%
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.
Horse meat
Horse meat
5
:
5
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.5%
Horse meat
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% 7% 25% 28% 91% 0% 77% 0% 396% 0%
Turkey bacon
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 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Horse meat
Horse meat
2
:
3
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon
Contains more Protein +76.5%
Contains more Fats +179.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +86.3%
Equal in Water - 61.83
Horse meat
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
Turkey bacon
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 +76.5%
Contains more Fats +179.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +86.3%
Equal in Water - 61.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Horse meat
Horse meat
1
:
2
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +193.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +452.8%
Horse meat
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
Turkey bacon
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +193.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +452.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Turkey bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Protein 28.14g 15.94g Horse meat
Fats 6.05g 16.93g Turkey bacon
Carbs 0g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Calories 175kcal 226kcal Turkey bacon
Calcium 8mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Iron 5.03mg 1.4mg Horse meat
Magnesium 25mg 16mg Horse meat
Phosphorus 247mg 222mg Horse meat
Potassium 379mg 349mg Horse meat
Sodium 55mg 1069mg Horse meat
Zinc 3.82mg 2.54mg Horse meat
Copper 0.171mg 0.068mg Horse meat
Manganese 0.022mg 0.019mg Horse meat
Selenium 13.5µg 15.8µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 0IU 34IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin C 2mg Horse meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.03mg Horse meat
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.237mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 4.032mg Horse meat
Vitamin B5 0.675mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.244mg Horse meat
Folate 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 1.19µg Horse meat
Tryptophan 0.349mg Horse meat
Threonine 1.262mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 1.334mg Horse meat
Leucine 2.232mg Horse meat
Lysine 2.398mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.623mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 1.157mg Horse meat
Valine 1.458mg Horse meat
Histidine 1.081mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 68mg 86mg Horse meat
Trans Fat 0.184g Horse meat
Saturated Fat 1.9g 4.52g Horse meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.12g 6.223g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horse meat 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
52%
Horse meat
33%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1014mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/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.