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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.
Beef
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
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 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%
~equal in Potassium ~349mg

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.
Beef
9
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% 0.67% 5% 1.5% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
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 +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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
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28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 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 +72.8%
Contains more FatsFats +158.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1605%
~equal in Water ~61.83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
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44% 47% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 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 -42.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +127.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +783.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Turkey bacon 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef 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
76%
Beef
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
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
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1015mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.925g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.

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