Brisket vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between brisket and turkey bacon
- Brisket has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and iron; however, turkey bacon is richer in phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Turkey bacon covers your daily sodium needs 44% more than brisket.
- Turkey bacon has 3 times less zinc than brisket. Brisket has 6.69mg of zinc, while turkey bacon has 2.54mg.
- Turkey bacon contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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 | +18.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +163.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90% |
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 | +363.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +78.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.82 g
Fats:
18.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.48 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
Other:
3.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1117.9% |
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Fats
~16.93g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.305 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.681 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 | +27.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +590% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 48mg | 1069mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 1.19µg | 39% |
| Zinc | 6.69mg | 2.54mg | 38% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 4.699g | 27% |
| Protein | 28.82g | 15.94g | 26% |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 15.8µg | 21% |
| Choline | 109.8mg | 20% | |
| Saturated fat | 7.305g | 4.52g | 13% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 1.4mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 86mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 175mg | 222mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 80mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.237mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.068mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.934g | 6.223g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 349mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 0.244mg | 3% |
| Calories | 289kcal | 226kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 0.675mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Fats | 18.42g | 16.93g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.89g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.89g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 4.032mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.184g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.101mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.253mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.192mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.717mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.367mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.879mg | 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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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.785g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey bacon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 1021mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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