Ground beef vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ground beef and turkey bacon different?
- Ground beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, turkey bacon is richer in phosphorus and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 54% higher.
- Ground beef contains 2 times more zinc than turkey bacon. While ground beef contains 5.84mg of zinc, turkey bacon contains only 2.54mg.
- Turkey bacon has less saturated fat.
Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Turkey bacon, unprepared are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more IronIron | +62.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +129.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +142.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +109.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
Other:
3.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.7% |
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Water
~61.83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
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 | +17.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1051.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 1.19µg | 54% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 1069mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 2.54mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 4.699g | 29% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 15.94g | 16% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.4mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 222mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 4.52g | 7% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 15.8µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.244mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 80mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.237mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 6.223g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.675mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 349mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 16.93g | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 226kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.068mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 86mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.89g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.89g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 4.032mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | 0.184g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 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 | 0.008g | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.553g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey bacon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 996mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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