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Duck meat vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between duck meat and turkey bacon

  • Duck meat has more copper, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and selenium; however, turkey bacon has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for turkey bacon is 44% higher.
  • Turkey bacon has 6 times less vitamin B1 than duck meat. Duck meat has 0.174mg of vitamin B1, while turkey bacon has 0.03mg.
  • Turkey bacon is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
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 +92.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +627.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
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 AVitamin A +530%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +296.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 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 +19.1%
Contains more FatsFats +67.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.3%
Contains more OtherOther +315.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 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 +107.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck meat Turkey bacon DV% diff.
Sodium 59mg 1069mg 44%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.19µg 37%
Saturated fat 9.67g 4.52g 23%
Fats 28.35g 16.93g 18%
Copper 0.227mg 0.068mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 12.9g 6.223g 17%
Iron 2.7mg 1.4mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.174mg 0.03mg 12%
Choline 50.4mg 9%
Phosphorus 156mg 222mg 9%
Selenium 20µg 15.8µg 8%
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 0.675mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 4.699g 7%
Calcium 11mg 80mg 7%
Protein 18.99g 15.94g 6%
Calories 337kcal 226kcal 6%
Vitamin A 63µg 10µg 6%
Zinc 1.86mg 2.54mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.244mg 5%
Vitamin B3 4.825mg 4.032mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.1µg 4%
Potassium 204mg 349mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.237mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Folate 6µg 10µg 1%
Cholesterol 84mg 86mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.89g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.89g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Magnesium 16mg 16mg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.019mg 0%
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.462mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Duck meat 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
32%
Duck meat
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Duck meat
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 Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.15g)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1010mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat 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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.