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Turkey bacon vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turkey bacon and Salami

  • Turkey bacon has less Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5 than Salami.
  • Salami covers your daily need of Manganese 42% more than Turkey bacon.
  • Turkey bacon has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey bacon, unprepared and Salami, cooked, beef and pork.

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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 +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.2%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains less Sodium -38.6%
Contains more Iron +11.4%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Copper +425%
Contains more Manganese +5047.4%
Contains more Selenium +98.1%
Equal in Potassium - 316
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 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.2%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains less Sodium -38.6%
Contains more Iron +11.4%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Copper +425%
Contains more Manganese +5047.4%
Contains more Selenium +98.1%
Equal in Potassium - 316

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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Salami
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27.7%
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% 5% 30% 0% 92% 83% 114% 73% 106% 3% 191% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +36.8%
Contains more Protein +37.1%
Contains more Fats +53%
Contains more Carbs +27%
Contains more Other +36.7%
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
22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more Water +36.8%
Contains more Protein +37.1%
Contains more Fats +53%
Contains more Carbs +27%
Contains more Other +36.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.8%
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +434.1%
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
46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.44 g
Glucose: 0.52 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +434.1%
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 Salami
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Salami Opinion
Net carbs 1.89g 2.4g Salami
Protein 15.94g 21.85g Salami
Fats 16.93g 25.9g Salami
Carbs 1.89g 2.4g Salami
Calories 226kcal 336kcal Salami
Sugar 0.96g Turkey bacon
Calcium 80mg 15mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 1.56mg Salami
Magnesium 16mg 19mg Salami
Phosphorus 222mg 191mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 316mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 1740mg Turkey bacon
Zinc 2.54mg 2.93mg Salami
Copper 0.068mg 0.357mg Salami
Manganese 0.019mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 15.8µg 31.3µg Salami
Vitamin A 34IU 0IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.22mg Salami
Vitamin D 41IU Salami
Vitamin D 1µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 6.053mg Salami
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.459mg Salami
Folate 10µg 3µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 1.52µg Salami
Vitamin K 3.2µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.114mg Salami
Threonine 0.521mg Salami
Isoleucine 0.675mg Salami
Leucine 0.929mg Salami
Lysine 1.107mg Salami
Methionine 0.301mg Salami
Phenylalanine 0.481mg Salami
Valine 0.668mg Salami
Histidine 0.359mg Salami
Cholesterol 86mg 89mg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g 0.586g Turkey bacon
Saturated Fat 4.52g 9.316g 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 11.127g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 2.529g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g 2.104g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g 0.126g 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 Salami
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
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 671mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.796g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/nutrients

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

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