Meatball vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Meatball and Turkey bacon?
- Meatball is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Copper, yet Turkey bacon is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
- Turkey bacon's daily need coverage for Sodium is 18% higher.
- Meatball has 15 times more Manganese than Turkey bacon. Meatball has 0.282mg of Manganese, while Turkey bacon has 0.019mg.
- Turkey bacon contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Turkey bacon, unprepared types in this comparison.
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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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Iron
+26.4%
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Magnesium
+93.8%
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Sodium
-37.7%
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Copper
+80.9%
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Manganese
+1384.2%
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Potassium
+17.9%
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Zinc
+53%
Equal in Calcium - 80
Equal in Phosphorus - 222
Equal in Selenium - 15.8
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Iron
+26.4%
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Magnesium
+93.8%
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Sodium
-37.7%
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Copper
+80.9%
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Manganese
+1384.2%
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Potassium
+17.9%
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Zinc
+53%
Equal in Calcium - 80
Equal in Phosphorus - 222
Equal in Selenium - 15.8
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
+114.7%
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Vitamin E
+281.8%
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Vitamin B1
+353.3%
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Vitamin B5
+36.9%
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Folate
+260%
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Vitamin B3
+29.7%
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Vitamin B6
+20.8%
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Vitamin B12
+19%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.237
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Vitamin A
+114.7%
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Vitamin E
+281.8%
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Vitamin B1
+353.3%
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Vitamin B5
+36.9%
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Folate
+260%
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Vitamin B3
+29.7%
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Vitamin B6
+20.8%
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Vitamin B12
+19%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.237
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+31.2%
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Carbs
+326.5%
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Protein
+10.7%
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Water
+15.2%
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Other
+105.4%
Protein:
14.4 g
Fats:
22.21 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
53.67 g
Other:
1.66 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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Fats
+31.2%
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Carbs
+326.5%
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Protein
+10.7%
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Water
+15.2%
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Other
+105.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+47.6%
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Saturated Fat
-40.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+40.4%
Saturated Fat:
7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.346 g
Saturated Fat:
4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.699 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+47.6%
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Saturated Fat
-40.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+40.4%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Lactose
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Maltose
+∞%
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Galactose
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Sucrose
+389.6%
Starch:
2.25 g
Sucrose:
0.48 g
Glucose:
1.61 g
Fructose:
0.21 g
Lactose:
0.87 g
Maltose:
0.27 g
Galactose:
0.04 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.35 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+389.6%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.76g | 1.89g |
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| Protein | 14.4g | 15.94g |
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| Fats | 22.21g | 16.93g |
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| Carbs | 8.06g | 1.89g |
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| Calories | 286kcal | 226kcal |
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| Starch | 2.25g |
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| Fructose | 0.21g |
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| Sugar | 3.47g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g |
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| Calcium | 80mg | 80mg | |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 1.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 239mg | 222mg |
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| Potassium | 296mg | 349mg |
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| Sodium | 666mg | 1069mg |
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| Zinc | 1.66mg | 2.54mg |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.068mg |
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| Manganese | 0.282mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 15.3µg | 15.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 73IU | 34IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 22µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.237mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.108mg | 4.032mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.924mg | 0.675mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.244mg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 1.19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.2µg |
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| Cholesterol | 66mg | 86mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.577g | 0.184g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.627g | 4.52g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.01g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.188g | 6.223g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.346g | 4.699g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.07g | 0.027g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g | 4.197g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | 0.241g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g | 0.013g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.107g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 403mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
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.