Ground turkey vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between ground turkey and pork bacon?
- Ground turkey is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B12, yet pork bacon is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, choline, and potassium.
- Pork bacon's daily need coverage for sodium is 92% higher.
- Ground turkey has 2 times more vitamin B6 than pork bacon. Ground turkey has 0.633mg of vitamin B6, while pork bacon has 0.309mg.
- Ground turkey contains less saturated fat.
We used Ground turkey, cooked and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +180% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +89.7% |
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 | +118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +190.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +351.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +52.6% |
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:
35.73 g
Fats:
43.27 g
Carbs:
1.35 g
Water:
12.52 g
Other:
7.13 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +395.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +316.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +4356.3% |
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
14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.859 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +451.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66.6% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 78mg | 2193mg | 92% |
| Saturated fat | 2.669g | 14.187g | 52% |
| Fats | 10.4g | 43.27g | 51% |
| Selenium | 31.1µg | 59µg | 51% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.458g | 19.065g | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 506mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.633mg | 0.309mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.348mg | 23% |
| Calories | 203kcal | 548kcal | 17% |
| Protein | 27.37g | 35.73g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.917g | 4.859g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.724mg | 10.623mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.34µg | 1.16µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 539mg | 7% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 119.3mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 107mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.182mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.251mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.193mg | 1.033mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 3.11mg | 3.36mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.35g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 1.49mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.134g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.258mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.227mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.262mg | 2.782mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.452mg | 2.964mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.806mg | 0.795mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.068mg | 1.417mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.27mg | 1.901mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.811mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.136g | 0.21g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | 0.199g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.508g | 4.088g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 2115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.518g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.