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Turkey meat vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey meat and Canadian bacon

  • Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, yet Canadian bacon is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Canadian bacon is 52% higher.
  • Turkey meat contains 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Canadian bacon. Turkey meat contains 1.02µg of Vitamin B12, while Canadian bacon contains 0.43µg.
  • Canadian bacon contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried.

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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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
6
:
4
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +94.6%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +43.4%
Contains more Copper +47.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.6%
Contains more Potassium +318%
Contains more Manganese +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +69.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +94.6%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +43.4%
Contains more Copper +47.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.6%
Contains more Potassium +318%
Contains more Manganese +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +69.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 27

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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
7
:
4
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1386.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.988
Turkey meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Canadian bacon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 6% 0% 168% 43% 188% 44% 65% 3% 54% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1386.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.988

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
3
:
2
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Fats +165.8%
Contains more Carbs +2900%
Contains more Other +860.4%
Equal in Protein - 28.31
Equal in Water - 62.5
Turkey meat
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Canadian bacon
28% 3% 2% 63% 5%
Protein: 28.31 g
Fats: 2.78 g
Carbs: 1.8 g
Water: 62.5 g
Other: 4.61 g
Contains more Fats +165.8%
Contains more Carbs +2900%
Contains more Other +860.4%
Equal in Protein - 28.31
Equal in Water - 62.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
2
:
1
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +336.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.8%
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +336.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey meat Canadian bacon
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Canadian bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Protein 28.55g 28.31g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 2.78g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Calories 189kcal 146kcal Turkey meat
Sugar 0g 1.2g Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 7mg Turkey meat
Iron 1.09mg 0.56mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 27mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 239mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 103mg 993mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 1.73mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.063mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.016mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 29.8µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 15IU 9IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.2µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.185mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.72mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.28mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.43µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.004mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 0.796mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 1.925mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.282mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.724mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 0.902mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.749mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 109mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.101g 0.008g Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 2.155g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.006g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 1.255g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.485g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.014g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g 0.36g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g 0.011g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.008g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Canadian 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
50%
Turkey meat
48%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 890mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients
  2. Canadian bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168383/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.