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Turkey bacon vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey bacon and Turkey breast

  • Turkey bacon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Turkey breast is higher in Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Turkey bacon covers your daily Sodium needs 44% more than Turkey breast.
  • Turkey breast contains 6 times less Calcium than Turkey bacon. Turkey bacon contains 80mg of Calcium, while Turkey breast contains 13mg.
  • Turkey breast has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, 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.
Contains more Calcium +515.4%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.4%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Contains more Zinc +61.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Selenium +41.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.074
Equal in Manganese - 0.018
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 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Contains more Calcium +515.4%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.4%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Contains more Zinc +61.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Selenium +41.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.074
Equal in Manganese - 0.018

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 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.1%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.621
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% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.1%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.621

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +141.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +227.9%
Contains more Protein +37.3%
Contains more Water +13.3%
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% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Fats +141.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +227.9%
Contains more Protein +37.3%
Contains more Water +13.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Turkey breast Opinion
Net carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Protein 15.94g 21.89g Turkey breast
Fats 16.93g 7.02g Turkey bacon
Carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Calories 226kcal 157kcal Turkey bacon
Calcium 80mg 13mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 1.2mg Turkey bacon
Magnesium 16mg 24mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 222mg 186mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 275mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 59mg Turkey breast
Zinc 2.54mg 1.57mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.068mg 0.074mg Turkey breast
Manganese 0.019mg 0.018mg Turkey bacon
Selenium 15.8µg 22.4µg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 34IU 6IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 2µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.058mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.115mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 5.2mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.621mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.48mg Turkey breast
Folate 10µg 7µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 0.42µg Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg Turkey breast
Cholesterol 86mg 65mg Turkey breast
Trans Fat 0.184g Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 4.52g 1.91g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.01g
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 2.66g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 1.66g 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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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Turkey breast
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
29%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 1010mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.