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Chuck steak vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chuck steak and turkey bacon

  • Chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and vitamin B6; however, turkey bacon has more calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chuck steak is 77% higher.
  • Turkey bacon has 3 times less zinc than chuck steak. Chuck steak has 8.68mg of zinc, while turkey bacon has 2.54mg.
  • Turkey bacon is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
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 +37.5%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +241.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.3%
~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.
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% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +154.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.11mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 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 +56.7%
Contains more FatsFats +16%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12%
Contains more OtherOther +2031.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +480.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Turkey bacon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 1.19µg 77%
Zinc 8.68mg 2.54mg 56%
Sodium 71mg 1069mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 4.699g 26%
Selenium 27.5µg 15.8µg 21%
Saturated fat 8.66g 4.52g 19%
Protein 24.98g 15.94g 18%
Choline 79mg 14%
Iron 2.45mg 1.4mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.244mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 6.223g 8%
Calcium 16mg 80mg 6%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 4.032mg 4%
Phosphorus 193mg 222mg 4%
Fats 19.64g 16.93g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.237mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.03mg 3%
Calories 277kcal 226kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.675mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Copper 0.077mg 0.068mg 1%
Potassium 325mg 349mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 6µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Carbs 0g 1.89g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.89g N/A
Cholesterol 87mg 86mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.11mg 0%
Vitamin A 7µg 10µg 0%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.019mg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 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 0.006g 0.027g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g 4.197g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak 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
55%
Chuck steak
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 998mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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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