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Turkey ham vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Turkey ham and Pork bacon

  • Pork bacon is richer than Turkey ham in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 65% more than Turkey ham.
  • Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked.

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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 less Sodium -58.5%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +49%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.1%
Contains more Potassium +113%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Selenium +54.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 22% 217% 48% 287% 92% 61% 3% 322%
Contains less Sodium -58.5%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +49%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.1%
Contains more Potassium +113%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Selenium +54.5%

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 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.251
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 7% 0% 0% 87% 58% 200% 62% 72% 2% 145% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.251

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +129.6%
Contains more Water +487.1%
Contains more Protein +119.2%
Contains more Fats +981.8%
Contains more Other +130%
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more Carbs +129.6%
Contains more Water +487.1%
Contains more Protein +119.2%
Contains more Fats +981.8%
Contains more Other +130%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1326%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +456.6%
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1326%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +456.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey ham Pork bacon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Pork bacon Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 1.35g Turkey ham
Protein 16.3g 35.73g Pork bacon
Fats 4g 43.27g Pork bacon
Carbs 3.1g 1.35g Turkey ham
Calories 118kcal 548kcal Pork bacon
Sugar 1.2g 0g Pork bacon
Calcium 7mg 10mg Pork bacon
Iron 1mg 1.49mg Pork bacon
Magnesium 16mg 30mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 289mg 506mg Pork bacon
Potassium 253mg 539mg Pork bacon
Sodium 909mg 2193mg Turkey ham
Zinc 2.1mg 3.36mg Pork bacon
Copper 0.182mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.022mg Pork bacon
Selenium 38.2µg 59µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 53IU 37IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 11µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.32mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.348mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.251mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 10.623mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.309mg Pork bacon
Folate 2µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 1.16µg Pork bacon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.299mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 64mg 107mg Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 1.2g 14.187g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 19.065g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 4.859g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Pork bacon
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
26%
Turkey ham
53%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 1284mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.987g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.