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Beef sirloin vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beef sirloin and turkey bacon

  • Beef sirloin has more selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B12, and iron; however, turkey bacon is richer in calcium and vitamin B2.
  • Turkey bacon covers your daily sodium needs 44% more than beef sirloin.
  • Turkey bacon has 3 times less vitamin B6 than beef sirloin. Beef sirloin has 0.681mg of vitamin B6, while turkey bacon has 0.244mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.5%
Contains more IronIron +37.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +146.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +263.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.3% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 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 ProteinProtein +93.2%
Contains more FatsFats +236.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +478%
~equal in Water ~61.83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
29% 40% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +210.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2440%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Turkey bacon DV% diff.
Sodium 66mg 1069mg 44%
Selenium 38.9µg 15.8µg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.244mg 34%
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 4.032mg 31%
Protein 30.8g 15.94g 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 4.699g 30%
Zinc 5.7mg 2.54mg 29%
Choline 117.3mg 21%
Fats 5.03g 16.93g 18%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.19µg 12%
Saturated fat 1.915g 4.52g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 2.006g 6.223g 11%
Iron 1.92mg 1.4mg 7%
Calcium 22mg 80mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.237mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.03mg 5%
Phosphorus 253mg 222mg 4%
Magnesium 27mg 16mg 3%
Potassium 410mg 349mg 2%
Copper 0.085mg 0.068mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.11mg 2%
Cholesterol 81mg 86mg 2%
Calories 177kcal 226kcal 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.675mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.89g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.89g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.019mg 0%
Folate 10µg 10µg 0%
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0%
Threonine 1.23mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0%
Leucine 2.45mg 0%
Lysine 2.603mg 0%
Methionine 0.802mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0%
Valine 1.528mg 0%
Histidine 0.983mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin Turkey bacon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
53%
Beef sirloin
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 1003mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.605g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin 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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.