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Pork bacon vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pork bacon and Turkey breast

  • Pork bacon is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, however, Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for Sodium is 93% higher.
  • Pork bacon has 7 times more Saturated Fat than Turkey breast. While Pork bacon has 14.187g of Saturated Fat, Turkey breast has only 1.91g.
  • Turkey breast has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw.

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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.
Contains more Iron +24.2%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +172%
Contains more Potassium +96%
Contains more Zinc +114%
Contains more Copper +145.9%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +163.4%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 22% 217% 48% 287% 92% 61% 3% 322%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Contains more Iron +24.2%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +172%
Contains more Potassium +96%
Contains more Zinc +114%
Contains more Copper +145.9%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +163.4%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.3%
Contains more Folate +250%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 7% 0% 0% 87% 58% 200% 62% 72% 2% 145% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.3%
Contains more Folate +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.2%
Contains more Fats +516.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +585.6%
Contains more Water +459.5%
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Protein +63.2%
Contains more Fats +516.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +585.6%
Contains more Water +459.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +616.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +616.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Turkey breast Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 0g Pork bacon
Protein 35.73g 21.89g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 7.02g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.35g 0g Pork bacon
Calories 548kcal 157kcal Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg 13mg Turkey breast
Iron 1.49mg 1.2mg Pork bacon
Magnesium 30mg 24mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 506mg 186mg Pork bacon
Potassium 539mg 275mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 59mg Turkey breast
Zinc 3.36mg 1.57mg Pork bacon
Copper 0.182mg 0.074mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.022mg 0.018mg Pork bacon
Selenium 59µg 22.4µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 37IU 6IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 2µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.32mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.058mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.115mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 5.2mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.621mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.48mg Turkey breast
Folate 2µg 7µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 0.42µg Pork bacon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.242mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg 0.957mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg 1.099mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg 1.704mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg 1.996mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg 0.616mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.857mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg 1.141mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg 0.66mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 107mg 65mg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 14.187g 1.91g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 2.66g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 1.66g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Turkey breast
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Pork bacon
29%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 2134mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.277g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/nutrients
  2. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.