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Frankfurter vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between frankfurter and turkey bacon?

  • Frankfurter is richer in vitamin B12, yet turkey bacon is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Frankfurter's daily need coverage for saturated Fat is 32% higher.
  • Frankfurter has 2 times more Saturated Fat than turkey bacon. Frankfurter has 10.979g of Saturated Fat, while turkey bacon has 4.52g.
  • Turkey bacon contains less saturated Fat.

We used Frankfurter, beef, unheated 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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
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 +77.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.4%
Contains more IronIron +16.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.4%
~equal in Sodium ~1069mg
~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% 4% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 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% 2% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +451.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Folate ~10µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 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 FatsFats +67.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.8%
Contains more WaterWater +14.6%
~equal in Other ~3.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 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 +93.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +514.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
86% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.12 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.18 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.35 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frankfurter Turkey bacon Opinion
Calories 316kcal 226kcal Frankfurter
Protein 11.16g 15.94g Turkey bacon
Fats 28.3g 16.93g Frankfurter
Net carbs 3.36g 1.89g Frankfurter
Carbs 3.36g 1.89g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 55mg 86mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 36IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 9mg 16mg Turkey bacon
Calcium 12mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 316mg 349mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.2mg 1.4mg Turkey bacon
Sugar 1.31g Turkey bacon
Copper 0.055mg 0.068mg Turkey bacon
Zinc 2.03mg 2.54mg Turkey bacon
Phosphorus 152mg 222mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 992mg 1069mg Frankfurter
Vitamin A 0IU 34IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.11mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 0.9µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.021mg 0.019mg Frankfurter
Selenium 10.3µg 15.8µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.03mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B2 0.043mg 0.237mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 2.028mg 4.032mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B5 0.675mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.244mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 1.19µg Frankfurter
Vitamin K 1.8µg Frankfurter
Folate 10µg 10µg
Trans Fat 0.184g Frankfurter
Choline 48.6mg Frankfurter
Saturated Fat 10.979g 4.52g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 12.048g 6.223g Frankfurter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.765g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.121mg Frankfurter
Threonine 0.519mg Frankfurter
Isoleucine 0.58mg Frankfurter
Leucine 0.994mg Frankfurter
Lysine 1.055mg Frankfurter
Methionine 0.319mg Frankfurter
Phenylalanine 0.487mg Frankfurter
Valine 0.608mg Frankfurter
Histidine 0.362mg Frankfurter
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey bacon
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Frankfurter Turkey bacon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
26%
Frankfurter
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Frankfurter
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.459g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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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