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

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How are lamb loin and turkey bacon different?

  • Lamb loin is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, iron, and zinc; however, turkey bacon is richer in vitamin B6, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for turkey bacon is 44% higher.
  • Lamb loin contains 2 times more saturated fat than turkey bacon. While lamb loin contains 10.24g of saturated fat, turkey bacon contains only 4.52g.

Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Turkey bacon, unprepared are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
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 +51.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +75%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +344.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.3%
~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% 2.2% 1.5% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.11mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.237mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.675mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 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 +41.5%
Contains more FatsFats +39.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.8%
Contains more OtherOther +150.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.24 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 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 +55.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +151.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Turkey bacon DV% diff.
Sodium 64mg 1069mg 44%
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 1.19µg 43%
Saturated fat 10.24g 4.52g 26%
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 4.032mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 4.699g 19%
Selenium 24.6µg 15.8µg 16%
Choline 88.4mg 16%
Protein 22.55g 15.94g 13%
Fats 23.59g 16.93g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.244mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 9.68g 6.223g 9%
Iron 2.12mg 1.4mg 9%
Zinc 3.41mg 2.54mg 8%
Calcium 18mg 80mg 6%
Copper 0.119mg 0.068mg 6%
Phosphorus 180mg 222mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.03mg 6%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4%
Calories 309kcal 226kcal 4%
Potassium 246mg 349mg 3%
Cholesterol 95mg 86mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 16mg 2%
Folate 19µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 0.675mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.89g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.89g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.11mg 0%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.019mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.237mg 0%
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0%
Leucine 1.754mg 0%
Lysine 1.991mg 0%
Methionine 0.579mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 0%
Valine 1.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin 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
49%
Lamb loin
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1005mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.