Luncheon meat vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are luncheon meat and turkey bacon different?
- Luncheon meat is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, while turkey bacon is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and iron.
- Luncheon meat covers your daily need for selenium, 41% more than turkey bacon.
- Luncheon meat contains 4 times more vitamin B1 than turkey bacon. Luncheon meat contains 0.128mg of vitamin B1, while turkey bacon contains 0.03mg.
- Luncheon meat is lower in sodium.
USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Turkey bacon, unprepared types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +94.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +142.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +126.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.6% |
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 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +326.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +29.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
Protein:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
Other:
3.41 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +81.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~15.94g
~equal in
Water
~61.83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 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 | -12.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +200.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.223g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 38.3µg | 15.8µg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 4.699g | 21% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 1.19µg | 11% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 1069mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.03mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 80mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 222mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 4.032mg | 7% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 16.93g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 1.4mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 2.54mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.068mg | 4% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 15.94g | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 86mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 4.52g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.244mg | 2% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 226kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.237mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 0.675mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 349mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 6.223g | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 1.89g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 1.89g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.184g | N/A | |
| 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 | 0.055g | 0.027g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.197g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.576g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.