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Turkey bacon vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turkey bacon and Lamb?

  • Turkey bacon is richer in Vitamin B6, and Calcium, yet Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 57% higher.
  • Turkey bacon has 15 times more Sodium than Lamb. Turkey bacon has 1069mg of Sodium, while Lamb has 72mg.

We used Turkey bacon, unprepared and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types in this comparison.

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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 +370.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.1%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains more Iron +34.3%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +75.6%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Contains more Selenium +67.1%
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 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +370.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.1%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains more Iron +34.3%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +75.6%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Contains more Selenium +67.1%

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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Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +114.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.66
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% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +114.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.66

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.1%
Contains more Other +315.9%
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Contains more Fats +23.7%
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% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.1%
Contains more Other +315.9%
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Contains more Fats +23.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +211.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.7%
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +211.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.7%

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 Lamb
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 Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Protein 15.94g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 16.93g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Calories 226kcal 294kcal Lamb
Calcium 80mg 17mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 222mg 188mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 310mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 2.54mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.068mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.019mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 15.8µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 34IU 0IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.66mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.13mg Turkey bacon
Folate 10µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 86mg 97mg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g Lamb
Saturated Fat 4.52g 8.83g Turkey bacon
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 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 1.51g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
52%
Lamb

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 - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.31g)
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 - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 997mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb 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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.