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

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Significant differences between Turkey meat and Turkey bacon

  • Turkey meat has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, however, Turkey bacon is richer in Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Turkey bacon covers your daily Sodium needs 42% more than Turkey meat.
  • Turkey bacon has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Turkey meat. Turkey meat has 0.616mg of Vitamin B6, while Turkey bacon has 0.244mg.
  • Turkey bacon contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Turkey bacon, unprepared.

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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 Magnesium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Copper +36.8%
Contains more Selenium +88.6%
Contains more Calcium +471.4%
Contains more Iron +28.4%
Contains more Potassium +46%
Contains more Manganese +35.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 222
Equal in Zinc - 2.54
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Copper +36.8%
Contains more Selenium +88.6%
Contains more Calcium +471.4%
Contains more Iron +28.4%
Contains more Potassium +46%
Contains more Manganese +35.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 222
Equal in Zinc - 2.54

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 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 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% 3% 0% 0% 8% 55% 76% 41% 57% 8% 149% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +79.1%
Contains more Fats +129.1%
Contains more Carbs +3050%
Contains more Other +610.4%
Equal in Water - 61.83
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
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
Contains more Protein +79.1%
Contains more Fats +129.1%
Contains more Carbs +3050%
Contains more Other +610.4%
Equal in Water - 61.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.8%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Turkey bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Protein 28.55g 15.94g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 16.93g Turkey bacon
Carbs 0.06g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Calories 189kcal 226kcal Turkey bacon
Calcium 14mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.09mg 1.4mg Turkey bacon
Magnesium 30mg 16mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 222mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 349mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 103mg 1069mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 2.54mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.093mg 0.068mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.019mg Turkey bacon
Selenium 29.8µg 15.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 34IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 10µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.11mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.03mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.237mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 4.032mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.675mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.244mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 1.19µg Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 86mg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.101g 0.184g Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 2.155g 4.52g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.006g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.01g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 6.223g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g 4.197g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.013g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Turkey 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
33%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 966mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.365g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey bacon
Turkey 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.

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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.