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Turkey bacon vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey bacon and Chuck steak

  • Turkey bacon has more Calcium, however, Chuck steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chuck steak is 77% higher.
  • Chuck steak has 15 times less Sodium than Turkey bacon. Turkey bacon has 1069mg of Sodium, while Chuck steak has 71mg.

Food types used in this article are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Manganese +58.3%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +241.7%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +74.1%
Equal in Potassium - 325
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 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Manganese +58.3%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +241.7%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +74.1%
Equal in Potassium - 325

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 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +154.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.1
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 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +36%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +154.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Other +2031.3%
Contains more Protein +56.7%
Contains more Fats +16%
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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Other +2031.3%
Contains more Protein +56.7%
Contains more Fats +16%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +480.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52%
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +480.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Chuck steak Opinion
Net carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Protein 15.94g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 16.93g 19.64g Chuck steak
Carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Calories 226kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 80mg 16mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 16mg 22mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 222mg 193mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 325mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 71mg Chuck steak
Zinc 2.54mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.068mg 0.077mg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.019mg 0.012mg Turkey bacon
Selenium 15.8µg 27.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 34IU 25IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 7µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.1mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin D 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.066mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.191mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 4.663mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.373mg Chuck steak
Folate 10µg 6µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 86mg 87mg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g 1.287g Turkey bacon
Saturated Fat 4.52g 8.66g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.001g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.004g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 0.81g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g 0.619g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g 0.041g 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
Turkey bacon Chuck steak
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
33%
Turkey bacon
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.14g)
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 - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 998mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.