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

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Significant differences between Pork bacon and Turkey ham

  • Pork bacon is richer than Turkey ham in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 65% more than Turkey ham.
  • Pork bacon has 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Turkey ham. Pork bacon has 0.309mg of Vitamin B6, while Turkey ham has 0.06mg.
  • Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen.

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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 Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +49%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.1%
Contains more Potassium +113%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Selenium +54.5%
Contains less Sodium -58.5%
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 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +49%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.1%
Contains more Potassium +113%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Selenium +54.5%
Contains less Sodium -58.5%

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 B1 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45%
Contains more Vitamin A +43.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.27
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 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45%
Contains more Vitamin A +43.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +119.2%
Contains more Fats +981.8%
Contains more Other +130%
Contains more Carbs +129.6%
Contains more Water +487.1%
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Protein +119.2%
Contains more Fats +981.8%
Contains more Other +130%
Contains more Carbs +129.6%
Contains more Water +487.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1326%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +456.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1326%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +456.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%

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 ham
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Turkey ham Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 3.1g Turkey ham
Protein 35.73g 16.3g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 4g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.35g 3.1g Turkey ham
Calories 548kcal 118kcal Pork bacon
Sugar 0g 1.2g Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg 7mg Pork bacon
Iron 1.49mg 1mg Pork bacon
Magnesium 30mg 16mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 506mg 289mg Pork bacon
Potassium 539mg 253mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 909mg Turkey ham
Zinc 3.36mg 2.1mg Pork bacon
Copper 0.182mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.022mg Pork bacon
Selenium 59µg 38.2µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 37IU 53IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 16µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.32mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.23mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.27mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 4.12mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.06mg Pork bacon
Folate 2µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 0.8µg Pork bacon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.299mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 107mg 64mg Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 14.187g 1.2g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 1.337g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 0.873g 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 ham
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
53%
Pork bacon
26%
Turkey ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
58%
Turkey ham

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 1284mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.987g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
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 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

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.