Beef ribs vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between beef ribs and turkey bacon
- Beef ribs have more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and selenium; however, turkey bacon is richer in phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B5.
- Beef ribs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 47% more than turkey bacon.
- Turkey bacon has 3 times less saturated fat than beef ribs. Beef ribs have 12.29g of saturated fat, while turkey bacon has 4.52g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
Contains more IronIron | +66.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +29.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +126.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -94% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.2% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +133.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +95.8% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.33µg | 1.19µg | 48% |
Sodium | 64mg | 1069mg | 44% |
Saturated fat | 12.29g | 4.52g | 35% |
Zinc | 5.76mg | 2.54mg | 29% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 4.699g | 24% |
Fats | 30.49g | 16.93g | 21% |
Monounsaturated fat | 13.04g | 6.223g | 17% |
Protein | 22.8g | 15.94g | 14% |
Iron | 2.33mg | 1.4mg | 12% |
Selenium | 21.2µg | 15.8µg | 10% |
Phosphorus | 172mg | 222mg | 7% |
Calories | 372kcal | 226kcal | 7% |
Calcium | 10mg | 80mg | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 0.675mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.237mg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
Copper | 0.088mg | 0.068mg | 2% |
Potassium | 290mg | 349mg | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.64mg | 4.032mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.244mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 20mg | 16mg | 1% |
Folate | 7µg | 10µg | 1% |
Carbs | 0g | 1.89g | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 1.89g | N/A |
Cholesterol | 85mg | 86mg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.184g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.255mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.996mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.802mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.897mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.584mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.89mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.109mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.781mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.241g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.027g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.197g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.8 g
Fats:
30.49 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
46.1 g
Other:
0.61 g
Protein:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
Other:
3.41 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +43% |
Contains more FatsFats | +80.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +34.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +459% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.699 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +109.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +347.5% |