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Turkey bacon vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turkey bacon and Meatball?

  • Turkey bacon is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, yet Meatball is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Copper.
  • Turkey bacon's daily need coverage for Sodium is 18% higher.
  • Turkey bacon has 2 times more Zinc than Meatball. Turkey bacon has 2.54mg of Zinc, while Meatball has 1.66mg.
  • Meatball contains less Sodium.

We used Turkey bacon, unprepared and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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 Potassium +17.9%
Contains more Zinc +53%
Contains more Iron +26.4%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains less Sodium -37.7%
Contains more Copper +80.9%
Contains more Manganese +1384.2%
Equal in Calcium - 80
Equal in Phosphorus - 239
Equal in Selenium - 15.3
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 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains more Zinc +53%
Contains more Iron +26.4%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains less Sodium -37.7%
Contains more Copper +80.9%
Contains more Manganese +1384.2%
Equal in Calcium - 80
Equal in Phosphorus - 239
Equal in Selenium - 15.3

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 B3 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19%
Contains more Vitamin A +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.9%
Contains more Folate +260%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
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 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19%
Contains more Vitamin A +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.9%
Contains more Folate +260%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Other +105.4%
Contains more Fats +31.2%
Contains more Carbs +326.5%
Equal in Protein - 14.4
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
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Other +105.4%
Contains more Fats +31.2%
Contains more Carbs +326.5%
Equal in Protein - 14.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.6%
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +389.6%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.35 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
39% 8% 28% 4% 15% 5%
Starch: 2.25 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0.27 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Contains more Sucrose +389.6%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 1.89g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 15.94g 14.4g Turkey bacon
Fats 16.93g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 1.89g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 226kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Turkey bacon
Fiber 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 80mg
Iron 1.4mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 16mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 222mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 349mg 296mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 666mg Meatball
Zinc 2.54mg 1.66mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.068mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.019mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 15.8µg 15.3µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 34IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.23mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 3.108mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.202mg Turkey bacon
Folate 10µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 1µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Cholesterol 86mg 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.184g 0.577g Turkey bacon
Saturated Fat 4.52g 7.627g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.004g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.005g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 3.346g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g 2.815g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.005g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g 0.163g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Meatball
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.107g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 403mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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