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

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What are the main differences between Elk meat and Turkey bacon?

  • Turkey bacon has less Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2 than Elk meat.
  • Elk meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 74% higher.
  • Elk meat has 5 times more Copper than Turkey bacon. Elk meat has 0.349mg of Copper, while Turkey bacon has 0.068mg.
  • Elk meat contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Turkey bacon, unprepared types in this comparison.

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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 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
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 +81.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.3%
Contains more IronIron +190.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +413.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50.5%
~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% 0% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 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 EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 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 +93%
Contains more FatsFats +396.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +278.9%
~equal in Water ~61.83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 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 -70.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +541.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2818.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Turkey bacon Opinion
Calories 162kcal 226kcal Turkey bacon
Protein 30.76g 15.94g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 16.93g Turkey bacon
Net carbs 0g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Carbs 0g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 72mg 86mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 16mg Elk meat
Calcium 5mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 392mg 349mg Elk meat
Iron 4.07mg 1.4mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.068mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 2.54mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 222mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 1069mg Elk meat
Vitamin A 0IU 34IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.11mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.019mg
Selenium 10.5µg 15.8µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.03mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.237mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 4.032mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.675mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.244mg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 1.19µg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 4.52g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 6.223g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg Elk meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 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
Elk 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
62%
Elk meat
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk 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 glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1019mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.178g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.