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

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Significant differences between Turkey bacon and Beef sirloin

  • Turkey bacon has more Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Beef sirloin is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • Turkey bacon covers your daily Sodium needs 44% more than Beef sirloin.
  • Beef sirloin has 4 times less Calcium than Turkey bacon. Turkey bacon has 80mg of Calcium, while Beef sirloin has 22mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled.

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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 +263.6%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Iron +37.1%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +124.4%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +146.2%
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 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Iron +37.1%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +124.4%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +146.2%

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 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.5%
Equal in Folate - 10
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% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.5%
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +236.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +478%
Contains more Protein +93.2%
Equal in Water - 63.58
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
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more Fats +236.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +478%
Contains more Protein +93.2%
Equal in Water - 63.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +210.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2440%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +210.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2440%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Beef sirloin Opinion
Net carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Protein 15.94g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 16.93g 5.03g Turkey bacon
Carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Calories 226kcal 177kcal Turkey bacon
Calcium 80mg 22mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 1.92mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 16mg 27mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 222mg 253mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 349mg 410mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 1069mg 66mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 2.54mg 5.7mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.068mg 0.085mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.019mg 0.011mg Turkey bacon
Selenium 15.8µg 38.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin A 34IU 0IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.088mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.163mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.607mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 10µg
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 1.47µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.4µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.202mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 86mg 81mg Beef sirloin
Trans Fat 0.184g Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 4.52g 1.915g Beef sirloin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 2.006g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 0.185g 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 sirloin
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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
52%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 1003mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.605g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin 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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/nutrients
  2. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.