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Chicken thigh vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken thigh and Turkey bacon

  • Chicken thigh has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, while Turkey bacon has more Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Turkey bacon's daily need coverage for Sodium is 42% higher.
  • Turkey bacon contains 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Chicken thigh. Chicken thigh contains 1.285mg of Vitamin B5, while Turkey bacon contains 0.675mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey bacon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
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 +62.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +515.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.4mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.54mg

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% 4.2% 0% 6% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 0%
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% 2% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +260.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.237mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 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 +76.8%
Contains more FatsFats +64.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.2%
Contains more OtherOther +231.1%
~equal in Water ~61.83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.43 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 -38.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +62.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken thigh Turkey bacon Opinion
Calories 218kcal 226kcal Turkey bacon
Protein 28.18g 15.94g Chicken thigh
Fats 10.3g 16.93g Turkey bacon
Net carbs 1.18g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Carbs 1.18g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 102mg 86mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken thigh
Magnesium 26mg 16mg Chicken thigh
Calcium 13mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 259mg 349mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.46mg 1.4mg Chicken thigh
Copper 0.09mg 0.068mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 2.79mg 2.54mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 199mg 222mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 95mg 1069mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 70IU 34IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.027mg 0.019mg Chicken thigh
Selenium 20.5µg 15.8µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.03mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.237mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 7.12mg 4.032mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 1.285mg 0.675mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.244mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 1.19µg Turkey bacon
Folate 9µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g Chicken thigh
Saturated Fat 2.78g 4.52g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.82g 6.223g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.43g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.006g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g 0.007g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken thigh 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
34%
Chicken thigh
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chicken thigh
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 974mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.74g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.