Horse meat vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between horse meat and turkey bacon
- Horse meat has more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, copper, and vitamin B6; however, turkey bacon is higher in vitamin B2 and calcium.
- Horse meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 82% more than turkey bacon.
- Turkey bacon contains 4 times less iron than horse meat. Horse meat contains 5.03mg of iron, while turkey bacon contains 1.4mg.
- Horse meat has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Turkey bacon, unprepared.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +56.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +259.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +151.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +165.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
Protein:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
Other:
3.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +76.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +179.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.3% |
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Water
~61.83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.85 g
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 | -58% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +193.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +452.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 1.19µg | 82% |
| Iron | 5.03mg | 1.4mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 1069mg | 44% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 4.699g | 26% |
| Protein | 28.14g | 15.94g | 24% |
| Fats | 6.05g | 16.93g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.675mg | 14% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.9g | 4.52g | 12% |
| Zinc | 3.82mg | 2.54mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.068mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 6.223g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.237mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 80mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.244mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 86mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 4.032mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 222mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 15.8µg | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 175kcal | 226kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 349mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.89g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.89g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.184g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 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
59%
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Comparison summary
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1014mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.