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Lamb vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between lamb and turkey bacon?

  • Lamb is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B1, yet turkey bacon is richer in vitamin B6 and calcium.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 57% higher.
  • Lamb has 3 times more vitamin B1 than turkey bacon. Lamb has 0.1mg of vitamin B1, while turkey bacon has 0.03mg.
  • Turkey bacon contains less saturated fat.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Turkey bacon, unprepared types in this comparison.

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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.
Lamb
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
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 +34.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +75%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +370.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.1%

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.
Lamb
Lamb
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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% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.237mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.675mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Turkey bacon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.19µg 57%
Sodium 72mg 1069mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 4.699g 21%
Saturated fat 8.83g 4.52g 20%
Selenium 26.4µg 15.8µg 19%
Zinc 4.46mg 2.54mg 17%
Protein 24.52g 15.94g 17%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 4.032mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.244mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.03mg 6%
Copper 0.119mg 0.068mg 6%
Iron 1.88mg 1.4mg 6%
Calcium 17mg 80mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 6.223g 6%
Fats 20.94g 16.93g 6%
Phosphorus 188mg 222mg 5%
Cholesterol 97mg 86mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Calories 294kcal 226kcal 3%
Folate 18µg 10µg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.237mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Potassium 310mg 349mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.89g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.89g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.11mg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.019mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.675mg 0%
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 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

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +53.8%
Contains more FatsFats +23.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.1%
Contains more OtherOther +315.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 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 +41.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +211.2%

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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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.