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Ham vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ham and Turkey bacon different?

  • Ham is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, while Turkey bacon is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Ham covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 60% more than Turkey bacon.
  • Ham contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Turkey bacon. Ham contains 0.4mg of Vitamin B6, while Turkey bacon contains 0.244mg.
  • Turkey bacon is lower in Sodium.

Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Turkey bacon, unprepared types were 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.
Ham
Ham
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
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 CopperCopper +16.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +184.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.4mg

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.
Ham
Ham
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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% 5% 24% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
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 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +83.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.032mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
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21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 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 +31.3%
Contains more OtherOther +28.2%
Contains more FatsFats +206.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26%
~equal in Water ~61.83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
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36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.54 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 -60%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +137.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +770.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Turkey bacon Opinion
Calories 145kcal 226kcal Turkey bacon
Protein 20.93g 15.94g Ham
Fats 5.53g 16.93g Turkey bacon
Net carbs 1.5g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Carbs 1.5g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 53mg 86mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU Ham
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Turkey bacon
Calcium 8mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 287mg 349mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.48mg 1.4mg Ham
Copper 0.079mg 0.068mg Ham
Zinc 2.88mg 2.54mg Ham
Phosphorus 196mg 222mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1203mg 1069mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 0IU 34IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.11mg Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg Ham
Manganese 0.054mg 0.019mg Ham
Selenium 19.5µg 15.8µg Ham
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.03mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.237mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 4.032mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.675mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.244mg Ham
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 1.19µg Turkey bacon
Folate 3µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g Ham
Choline 85.1mg Ham
Saturated Fat 1.81g 4.52g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 6.223g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.75mg Ham
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
Ham 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
45%
Ham
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.