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Canadian bacon vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Canadian bacon and Ground turkey

  • Canadian bacon is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Potassium, yet Ground turkey is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Canadian bacon is 49% higher.
  • Canadian bacon contains 13 times more Sodium than Ground turkey. Canadian bacon contains 993mg of Sodium, while Ground turkey contains 78mg.

Food types used in this article are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Ground turkey, cooked.

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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% 2.1% 88% 21% 21% 47% 132% 130% 2.1% 275%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 8.4% 26% 57% 50% 85% 109% 10% 1.4% 170%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +239.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more IronIron +171.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +139.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%

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.
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% 8.2% 6% 167% 43% 187% 43% 65% 54% 0.5% 3% 57%
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% 4.7% 2.2% 6% 19% 49% 164% 72% 146% 168% 0% 5.3% 43%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +768.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +34%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +211.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 3% 2% 63% 5%
Protein: 28.31 g
Fats: 2.78 g
Carbs: 1.8 g
Water: 62.5 g
Other: 4.61 g
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2781.3%
Contains more FatsFats +274.1%
~equal in Protein ~27.37g
~equal in Water ~62.07g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.485 g
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +175.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +501.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Ground turkey Opinion
Calories 146kcal 203kcal Ground turkey
Protein 28.31g 27.37g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 10.4g Ground turkey
Net carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 93mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU 8IU Canadian bacon
Magnesium 27mg 30mg Ground turkey
Calcium 7mg 28mg Ground turkey
Potassium 999mg 294mg Canadian bacon
Iron 0.56mg 1.52mg Ground turkey
Sugar 1.2g 0g Ground turkey
Copper 0.063mg 0.151mg Ground turkey
Zinc 1.73mg 3.11mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 309mg 254mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 78mg Ground turkey
Vitamin A 0IU 79IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.11mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Manganese 0.016mg 0.011mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 50.4µg 31.1µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.077mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.211mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 8.724mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 1.193mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.633mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1.34µg Ground turkey
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg 7µg Ground turkey
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.134g Canadian bacon
Choline 104.8mg 78.2mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 1.039g 2.669g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 3.458g Ground turkey
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 2.917g Ground turkey
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.312mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 1.258mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.227mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 2.262mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 2.452mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.806mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 1.068mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 1.27mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.811mg Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.009g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.136g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.012g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.008g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.011g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.019g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g 2.508g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Canadian bacon Ground turkey
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
49%
Canadian bacon
52%
Ground turkey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
54%
Ground turkey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 915mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Canadian bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168383/nutrients
  2. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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