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Turkey bacon vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Turkey bacon and Roast beef?

  • Turkey bacon is higher in Calcium, yet Roast beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Roast beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 35% more.
  • Turkey bacon has 16 times more Calcium than Roast beef. While Turkey bacon has 80mg of Calcium, Roast beef has only 5mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Roast beef is lower.

We used Turkey bacon, unprepared and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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 +1500%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Iron +46.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +85.4%
Contains less Sodium -20.2%
Contains more Zinc +26%
Contains more Copper +26.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 242
Equal in Selenium - 14.7
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 2% 77% 15% 104% 58% 112% 88% 29% 2% 81%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Iron +46.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +85.4%
Contains less Sodium -20.2%
Contains more Zinc +26%
Contains more Copper +26.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 242
Equal in Selenium - 14.7

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 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +71.4%
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 1% 10% 0% 0% 11% 50% 105% 34% 107% 4% 256% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +71.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +358.8%
Contains more Carbs +195.3%
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Water +19.2%
Equal in Other - 3.33
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
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more Fats +358.8%
Contains more Carbs +195.3%
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Water +19.2%
Equal in Other - 3.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +309.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1640.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.8%
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.27 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +309.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1640.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.35 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.29 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Roast beef Opinion
Net carbs 1.89g 0.64g Turkey bacon
Protein 15.94g 18.62g Roast beef
Fats 16.93g 3.69g Turkey bacon
Carbs 1.89g 0.64g Turkey bacon
Calories 226kcal 115kcal Turkey bacon
Sugar 0.29g Turkey bacon
Calcium 80mg 5mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 2.05mg Roast beef
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Roast beef
Phosphorus 222mg 242mg Roast beef
Potassium 349mg 647mg Roast beef
Sodium 1069mg 853mg Roast beef
Zinc 2.54mg 3.2mg Roast beef
Copper 0.068mg 0.086mg Roast beef
Manganese 0.019mg 0.015mg Turkey bacon
Selenium 15.8µg 14.7µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 34IU 11IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 3µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.49mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.043mg Roast beef
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.213mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 5.581mg Roast beef
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.566mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.46mg Roast beef
Folate 10µg 5µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 2.04µg Roast beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg Roast beef
Cholesterol 86mg 51mg Roast beef
Trans Fat 0.184g 0.148g Roast beef
Saturated Fat 4.52g 1.318g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.001g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.007g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.012g Roast beef
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 1.521g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 0.27g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g 0.002g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g 0.14g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.001g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g 0.017g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.011g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Roast beef
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
48%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef
Roast beef contains less Sodium (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.202g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef
Roast beef 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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/nutrients

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

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