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Liver vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Liver and Turkey bacon

  • Turkey bacon has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Folate.
  • Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 728% more than Turkey bacon.
  • Turkey bacon contains 541 times less Vitamin A RAE than Liver. Liver contains 5405µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Turkey bacon contains 10µg.
  • Turkey bacon has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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.
Contains more Iron +1180%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +164.6%
Contains more Copper +832.4%
Contains more Manganese +1478.9%
Contains more Selenium +327.2%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +132.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 222
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Contains more Iron +1180%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +164.6%
Contains more Copper +832.4%
Contains more Manganese +1478.9%
Contains more Selenium +327.2%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +132.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 222

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.
Liver
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Contains more Vitamin A +52832.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +760%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +826.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +607.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.6%
Contains more Folate +1530%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1468.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
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 A +52832.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +760%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +826.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +607.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.6%
Contains more Folate +1530%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1468.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.2%
Contains more Carbs +98.9%
Contains more Fats +284.8%
Contains more Other +127.3%
Equal in Water - 61.83
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
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 +63.2%
Contains more Carbs +98.9%
Contains more Fats +284.8%
Contains more Other +127.3%
Equal in Water - 61.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +887.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.5%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +887.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Turkey bacon Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 1.89g Liver
Protein 26.02g 15.94g Liver
Fats 4.4g 16.93g Turkey bacon
Carbs 3.76g 1.89g Liver
Calories 165kcal 226kcal Turkey bacon
Calcium 10mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Iron 17.92mg 1.4mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Turkey bacon
Phosphorus 241mg 222mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 349mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 49mg 1069mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 2.54mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.068mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.019mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 15.8µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 34IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 10µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.11mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin C 23.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.03mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.237mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 4.032mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.675mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.244mg Liver
Folate 163µg 10µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 1.19µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 86mg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g Liver
Saturated Fat 1.41g 4.52g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0.007g Liver
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.01g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 6.223g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 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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is better in case of low diet
Liver 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
397%
Liver
33%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 269mg)
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 - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1020mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.11g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.