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Mutton vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mutton and Turkey bacon

  • Mutton has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Turkey bacon is higher in Calcium.
  • Mutton covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 135% more than Turkey bacon.
  • Turkey bacon contains 3 times less Iron than Mutton. Mutton contains 4.76mg of Iron, while Turkey bacon contains 1.4mg.
  • Turkey bacon has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) 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.
Mutton
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
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 +93.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.2%
Contains more IronIron +240%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +140.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
~equal in Copper ~0.068mg

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.
Mutton
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
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% 2% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +273.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 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 +109.7%
Contains more FatsFats +52.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2262.5%
Contains more WaterWater +14.5%
Contains more OtherOther +143.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +39.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +477.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Turkey bacon Opinion
Calories 234kcal 226kcal Mutton
Protein 33.43g 15.94g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 16.93g Turkey bacon
Net carbs 0.08g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Carbs 0.08g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 109mg 86mg Turkey bacon
Magnesium 31mg 16mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 409mg 349mg Mutton
Iron 4.76mg 1.4mg Mutton
Copper 0.062mg 0.068mg Turkey bacon
Zinc 5.93mg 2.54mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 222mg Mutton
Sodium 135mg 1069mg Mutton
Vitamin A 34IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.11mg Mutton
Manganese 0.033mg 0.019mg Mutton
Selenium 38µg 15.8µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.03mg Mutton
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.237mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 4.032mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 0.675mg Mutton
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.244mg Mutton
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 1.19µg Mutton
Folate 0µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g Mutton
Choline 100.6mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 5.142g 4.52g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 6.223g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.257mg Mutton
Threonine 1.403mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg Mutton
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.01g Mutton
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mutton 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
75%
Mutton
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.622g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mutton
Mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 934mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mutton
Mutton 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 ($)

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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.