Pork bacon vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Pork bacon and Turkey bacon
- Pork bacon has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, however, Turkey bacon has more Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pork bacon is 79% higher.
- Turkey bacon has 12 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork bacon. Pork bacon has 0.348mg of Vitamin B1, while Turkey bacon has 0.03mg.
- Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked 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
+87.5%
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Phosphorus
+127.9%
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Potassium
+54.4%
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Zinc
+32.3%
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Copper
+167.6%
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Manganese
+15.8%
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Selenium
+273.4%
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Calcium
+700%
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Sodium
-51.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
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Magnesium
+87.5%
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Phosphorus
+127.9%
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Potassium
+54.4%
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Zinc
+32.3%
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Copper
+167.6%
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Manganese
+15.8%
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Selenium
+273.4%
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Calcium
+700%
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Sodium
-51.3%
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
+190.9%
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Vitamin B1
+1060%
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Vitamin B3
+163.5%
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Vitamin B5
+53%
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Vitamin B6
+26.6%
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Folate
+400%
Equal in Vitamin A - 34
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.237
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.19
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Vitamin E
+190.9%
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Vitamin B1
+1060%
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Vitamin B3
+163.5%
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Vitamin B5
+53%
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Vitamin B6
+26.6%
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Folate
+400%
Equal in Vitamin A - 34
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.237
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.19
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+124.2%
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Fats
+155.6%
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Other
+109.1%
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Carbs
+40%
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Water
+393.8%
Protein:
35.73 g
Fats:
43.27 g
Carbs:
1.35 g
Water:
12.52 g
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7.13 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
+124.2%
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Fats
+155.6%
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+109.1%
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Carbs
+40%
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Water
+393.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+206.4%
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Saturated Fat
-68.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.699
Saturated Fat:
14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.859 g
Saturated Fat:
4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.699 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+206.4%
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Saturated Fat
-68.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.699
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.35g | 1.89g |
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| Protein | 35.73g | 15.94g |
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| Fats | 43.27g | 16.93g |
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| Carbs | 1.35g | 1.89g |
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| Calories | 548kcal | 226kcal |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 80mg |
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| Iron | 1.49mg | 1.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 506mg | 222mg |
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| Potassium | 539mg | 349mg |
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| Sodium | 2193mg | 1069mg |
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| Zinc | 3.36mg | 2.54mg |
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| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.068mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 59µg | 15.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 37IU | 34IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 11µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.348mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.237mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.623mg | 4.032mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.033mg | 0.675mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.244mg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.16µg | 1.19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.299mg |
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| Threonine | 1.399mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.676mg |
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| Leucine | 2.782mg |
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| Lysine | 2.964mg |
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| Methionine | 0.795mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.417mg |
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| Valine | 1.901mg |
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| Histidine | 1.343mg |
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| Cholesterol | 107mg | 86mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.184g |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.187g | 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 | 19.065g | 6.223g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.859g | 4.699g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.199g | 0.027g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.088g | 4.197g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.21g | 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?
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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
53%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
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 - 1124mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.667g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)