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

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What are the differences between Turkey neck and Canadian bacon?

  • Turkey neck is higher in Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Canadian bacon is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Turkey neck's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 55% more.
  • Canadian bacon contains 2 times less Zinc than Turkey neck. Turkey neck contains 3.39mg of Zinc, while Canadian bacon contains 1.73mg.
  • Canadian bacon has less Cholesterol.

We used Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, raw and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried types in this article.

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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 +242.9%
Contains more Iron +80.4%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Zinc +96%
Contains more Copper +125.4%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.1%
Contains more Potassium +651.1%
Contains more Selenium +76.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 38% 11% 69% 12% 31% 93% 48% 8% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Contains more Calcium +242.9%
Contains more Iron +80.4%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Zinc +96%
Contains more Copper +125.4%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.1%
Contains more Potassium +651.1%
Contains more Selenium +76.2%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +309.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 9% 0% 13% 49% 93% 49% 84% 4% 221% 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% 9% 6% 0% 168% 43% 188% 44% 65% 3% 54% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +309.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +117.3%
Contains more Water +21.5%
Contains more Protein +71.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +201.3%
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
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 +117.3%
Contains more Water +21.5%
Contains more Protein +71.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +201.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.9%
33% 37% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey neck Canadian bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Protein 16.51g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 6.04g 2.78g Turkey neck
Carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Calories 125kcal 146kcal Canadian bacon
Sugar 0g 1.2g Turkey neck
Calcium 24mg 7mg Turkey neck
Iron 1.01mg 0.56mg Turkey neck
Magnesium 15mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 160mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 133mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 233mg 993mg Turkey neck
Zinc 3.39mg 1.73mg Turkey neck
Copper 0.142mg 0.063mg Turkey neck
Manganese 0.056mg 0.016mg Turkey neck
Selenium 28.6µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin A 43IU 0IU Turkey neck
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 0µg Turkey neck
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 13IU 9IU Turkey neck
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.2µg Turkey neck
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.185mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B3 4.924mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.801mg 0.72mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B6 0.364mg 0.28mg Turkey neck
Folate 5µg 4µg Turkey neck
Vitamin B12 1.76µg 0.43µg Turkey neck
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 0.6mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 0.473mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 1.144mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 1.363mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.432mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.532mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 0.528mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.448mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 115mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Turkey neck
Saturated Fat 1.647g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.001g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.006g Turkey neck
Monounsaturated Fat 1.824g 1.255g Turkey neck
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 0.485g Turkey neck
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Canadian bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey neck 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
44%
Turkey neck
48%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey neck
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck contains less Sodium (difference - 760mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.608g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/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.

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