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Turkey bacon vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Turkey bacon and Beef ribs

  • Turkey bacon has more Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, however, Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Beef ribs covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 47% more than Turkey bacon.
  • Beef ribs have 17 times less Sodium than Turkey bacon. Turkey bacon has 1069mg of Sodium, while Beef ribs have 64mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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 +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Iron +66.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +126.8%
Contains more Copper +29.4%
Contains more Selenium +34.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Iron +66.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +126.8%
Contains more Copper +29.4%
Contains more Selenium +34.2%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +95.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.64
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.23
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 69% 23% 54% 6% 292% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +95.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.64
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +34.1%
Contains more Other +459%
Contains more Protein +43%
Contains more Fats +80.1%
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
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +34.1%
Contains more Other +459%
Contains more Protein +43%
Contains more Fats +80.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.5%
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Beef ribs Opinion
Net carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Protein 15.94g 22.8g Beef ribs
Fats 16.93g 30.49g Beef ribs
Carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Calories 226kcal 372kcal Beef ribs
Calcium 80mg 10mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 2.33mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 222mg 172mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 290mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 64mg Beef ribs
Zinc 2.54mg 5.76mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.068mg 0.088mg Beef ribs
Manganese 0.019mg 0.013mg Turkey bacon
Selenium 15.8µg 21.2µg Beef ribs
Vitamin A 34IU 0IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.07mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.19mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 3.64mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.37mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.23mg Turkey bacon
Folate 10µg 7µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 2.33µg Beef ribs
Tryptophan 0.255mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.996mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.025mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.802mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.897mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.584mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.89mg Beef ribs
Valine 1.109mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.781mg Beef ribs
Cholesterol 86mg 85mg Beef ribs
Trans Fat 0.184g Beef ribs
Saturated Fat 4.52g 12.29g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 13.04g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 1.05g 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

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Turkey bacon Beef ribs
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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
33%
Turkey bacon
42%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1005mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/nutrients
  2. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.