Lamb shoulder vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lamb shoulder and turkey bacon
- Lamb shoulder has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, and iron; however, turkey bacon is richer in vitamin B6, calcium, and phosphorus.
- Lamb shoulder covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 57% more than turkey bacon.
- Turkey bacon has 2 times less saturated fat than lamb shoulder. Lamb shoulder has 8.74g of saturated fat, while turkey bacon has 4.52g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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 | +43.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +344.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +114.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
Protein:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
Other:
3.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +160.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
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 | +33.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +191.9% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 1.19µg | 57% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 1069mg | 44% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.61g | 4.699g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 8.74g | 4.52g | 19% |
| Zinc | 4.48mg | 2.54mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 15.8µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 4.032mg | 16% |
| Protein | 22.53g | 15.94g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.244mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.4mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 80mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 183mg | 222mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.068mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.3g | 6.223g | 5% |
| Fats | 20.24g | 16.93g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Folate | 20µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Calories | 279kcal | 226kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 349mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 86mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.237mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.675mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.89g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.89g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.184g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.964mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.087mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.753mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.99mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.578mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.216mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1004mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb shoulder 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.