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Lamb leg vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between lamb leg and turkey bacon

  • Lamb leg has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, turkey bacon is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B6, and calcium.
  • Lamb leg covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 55% more than turkey bacon.
  • Turkey bacon contains 4 times less vitamin B1 than lamb leg. Lamb leg contains 0.13mg of vitamin B1, while turkey bacon contains 0.03mg.
  • Turkey bacon has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 22% 62% 38% 91% 73% 7.3% 2.6% 113%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more IronIron +18.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +788.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg

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.
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% 4.2% 0% 33% 53% 117% 41% 35% 313% 0% 14% 0%
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% 3.3% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +110.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.237mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.675mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 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 +12.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +387.1%
~equal in Fats ~16.93g
~equal in Water ~61.83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.35 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +248.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb leg Turkey bacon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 1.19µg 55%
Sodium 56mg 1069mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 4.699g 22%
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 4.032mg 14%
Saturated fat 7.43g 4.52g 13%
Selenium 20.7µg 15.8µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.03mg 8%
Phosphorus 170mg 222mg 7%
Zinc 3.32mg 2.54mg 7%
Calcium 9mg 80mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.244mg 7%
Cholesterol 69mg 86mg 6%
Copper 0.113mg 0.068mg 5%
Protein 17.91g 15.94g 4%
Iron 1.66mg 1.4mg 3%
Potassium 249mg 349mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 16mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 7g 6.223g 2%
Folate 19µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.11mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.89g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.237mg 1%
Calories 230kcal 226kcal 0%
Fats 17.07g 16.93g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.89g N/A
Manganese 0.02mg 0.019mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.675mg 0%
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.864mg 0%
Leucine 1.393mg 0%
Lysine 1.582mg 0%
Methionine 0.46mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 0%
Valine 0.967mg 0%
Histidine 0.567mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lamb leg 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
47%
Lamb leg
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1013mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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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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.

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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.