Ground turkey vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Ground turkey and Canadian bacon
- Ground turkey is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B5, yet Canadian bacon is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Canadian bacon is 49% higher.
- Ground turkey contains 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Canadian bacon. Ground turkey contains 1.34µg of Vitamin B12, while Canadian bacon contains 0.43µg.
- Ground turkey contains less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Ground turkey, cooked and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +171.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +139.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +239.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +126.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +211.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +272.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +768.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0.2µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.37 g
Fats:
10.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.07 g
Other:
0.16 g
Protein:
28.31 g
Fats:
2.78 g
Carbs:
1.8 g
Water:
62.5 g
Other:
4.61 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +274.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2781.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~28.31g
~equal in
Water
~62.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.917 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.485 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +175.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +501.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -61.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 203kcal | 146kcal |
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| Protein | 27.37g | 28.31g |
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| Fats | 10.4g | 2.78g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.8g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.8g |
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| Cholesterol | 93mg | 67mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU | 9IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 28mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 294mg | 999mg |
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| Iron | 1.52mg | 0.56mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.2g |
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| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.063mg |
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| Zinc | 3.11mg | 1.73mg |
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| Phosphorus | 254mg | 309mg |
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| Sodium | 78mg | 993mg |
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| Vitamin A | 79IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 24µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 31.1µg | 50.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.669mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.185mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.724mg | 9.988mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.193mg | 0.72mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.633mg | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.34µg | 0.43µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 4µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.134g | 0.008g |
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| Choline | 78.2mg | 104.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.669g | 1.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.458g | 1.255g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.917g | 0.485g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.332mg |
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| Threonine | 1.258mg | 1.226mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.227mg | 1.32mg |
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| Leucine | 2.262mg | 2.294mg |
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| Lysine | 2.452mg | 2.479mg |
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| Methionine | 0.806mg | 0.764mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.068mg | 1.158mg |
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| Valine | 1.27mg | 1.41mg |
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| Histidine | 0.811mg | 1.134mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.009g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.136g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.508g | 0.36g |
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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
52%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground turkey is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 915mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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