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Turkey bacon vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Turkey bacon and Ground chicken?

  • Turkey bacon is higher in Vitamin B12, and Calcium, yet Ground chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Turkey bacon's daily need coverage for Sodium is 43% more.
  • Turkey bacon has 10 times more Calcium than Ground chicken. While Turkey bacon has 80mg of Calcium, Ground chicken has only 8mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Ground chicken is lower.

We used Turkey bacon, unprepared and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned types in this article.

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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 +900%
Contains more Iron +50.5%
Contains more Zinc +32.3%
Contains more Manganese +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +10.5%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +94%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Equal in Phosphorus - 234
Equal in Copper - 0.062
Equal in Selenium - 14.3
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% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +50.5%
Contains more Zinc +32.3%
Contains more Manganese +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +10.5%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +94%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Equal in Phosphorus - 234
Equal in Copper - 0.062
Equal in Selenium - 14.3

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 Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.5%
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% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +55%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +287.5%
Contains more Protein +46%
Equal in Water - 64.92
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% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Fats +55%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +287.5%
Contains more Protein +46%
Equal in Water - 64.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.2%
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Ground chicken Opinion
Net carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Protein 15.94g 23.28g Ground chicken
Fats 16.93g 10.92g Turkey bacon
Carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Calories 226kcal 189kcal Turkey bacon
Calcium 80mg 8mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 0.93mg Turkey bacon
Magnesium 16mg 28mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 222mg 234mg Ground chicken
Potassium 349mg 677mg Ground chicken
Sodium 1069mg 75mg Ground chicken
Zinc 2.54mg 1.92mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.068mg 0.062mg Turkey bacon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.016mg Turkey bacon
Selenium 15.8µg 14.3µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 34IU 0IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.39mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.121mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.302mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 7.107mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 1.327mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.538mg Ground chicken
Folate 10µg 2µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 0.51µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin K 2.1µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.97mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 1.06mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.816mg Ground chicken
Lysine 2.014mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.596mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.912mg Ground chicken
Valine 1.102mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.706mg Ground chicken
Cholesterol 86mg 107mg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g 0.087g Ground chicken
Saturated Fat 4.52g 3.11g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.031g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.008g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.016g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 4.879g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 2.08g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g 0.015g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g 1.787g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g 0.081g 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 Ground chicken
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
43%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
38%
Ground chicken

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 - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 994mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken 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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.