Beef vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between beef and turkey bacon
- Beef has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and zinc, while turkey bacon has more calcium.
- Beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 126% higher.
- Turkey bacon contains 3 times less vitamin B6 than beef. Beef contains 0.669mg of vitamin B6, while turkey bacon contains 0.244mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in beef is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, 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 IronIron | +117.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +515.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +174.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +253.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 1.19µg | 126% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 1069mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0.244mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 4.699g | 28% |
| Protein | 27.55g | 15.94g | 23% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 1.4mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 15.8µg | 17% |
| Fats | 6.54g | 16.93g | 16% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.237mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 2.54mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 4.032mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.734g | 6.223g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.595g | 4.52g | 9% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 80mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 259mg | 222mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.675mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Calories | 169kcal | 226kcal | 3% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.068mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.89g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.89g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 86mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 349mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | 0.184g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.534mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.833mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 3.178mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.603mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | 0.241g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 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 | 0.017g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.027g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | 4.197g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
Other:
3.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +158.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1605% |
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Water
~61.83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
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 | -42.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +127.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +783.3% |
