Turkey bacon vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Turkey bacon and Lamb leg
- Turkey bacon has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, however, Lamb leg is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
- Lamb leg covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 55% more than Turkey bacon.
- Lamb leg contains 19 times less Sodium than Turkey bacon. Turkey bacon contains 1069mg of Sodium, while Lamb leg contains 56mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw.
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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.
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Calcium
+788.9%
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Phosphorus
+30.6%
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Potassium
+40.2%
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Iron
+18.6%
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Magnesium
+43.8%
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Sodium
-94.8%
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Zinc
+30.7%
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Copper
+66.2%
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Selenium
+31%
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
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Calcium
+788.9%
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Phosphorus
+30.6%
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Potassium
+40.2%
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Iron
+18.6%
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Magnesium
+43.8%
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Sodium
-94.8%
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Zinc
+30.7%
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Copper
+66.2%
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Selenium
+31%
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+62.7%
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Vitamin E
+90.9%
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Vitamin B1
+333.3%
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Vitamin B3
+55.3%
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Folate
+90%
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Vitamin B12
+110.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.69
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+62.7%
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Vitamin E
+90.9%
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Vitamin B1
+333.3%
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Vitamin B3
+55.3%
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Folate
+90%
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Vitamin B12
+110.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.69
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
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+387.1%
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Protein
+12.4%
Equal in Fats - 17.07
Equal in Water - 64.32
Protein:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
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3.41 g
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
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0 g
Water:
64.32 g
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0.7 g
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+387.1%
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Protein
+12.4%
Equal in Fats - 17.07
Equal in Water - 64.32
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-39.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+248.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12.5%
Saturated Fat:
4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.699 g
Saturated Fat:
7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.35 g
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Saturated Fat
-39.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+248.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.89g | 0g |
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| Protein | 15.94g | 17.91g |
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| Fats | 16.93g | 17.07g |
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| Carbs | 1.89g | 0g |
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| Calories | 226kcal | 230kcal |
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| Calcium | 80mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.66mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 222mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 349mg | 249mg |
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| Sodium | 1069mg | 56mg |
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| Zinc | 2.54mg | 3.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.068mg | 0.113mg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 15.8µg | 20.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 34IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.237mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.032mg | 6.26mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.675mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.244mg | 0.15mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 2.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.209mg |
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| Threonine | 0.767mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.864mg |
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| Leucine | 1.393mg |
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| Lysine | 1.582mg |
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| Methionine | 0.46mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg |
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| Valine | 0.967mg |
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| Histidine | 0.567mg |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 69mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.184g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.52g | 7.43g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.223g | 7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.699g | 1.35g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.027g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.197g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.241g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g |
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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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1013mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb leg is relatively richer in vitamins
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.