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Pork bacon vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pork bacon and Turkey leg

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Potassium in Pork bacon is higher than in Turkey leg.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily need of Sodium 92% more than Turkey leg.
  • Pork bacon contains 7 times more Saturated Fat than Turkey leg. While Pork bacon contains 14.187g of Saturated Fat, Turkey leg contains only 2.06g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Turkey leg is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw.

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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 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.1% 24% 65% 47% 84% 76% 9.7% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +123.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70%
Contains more IronIron +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
~equal in Zinc ~3.09mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.022mg

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% 2.2% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
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% 0.18% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +351.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +260.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +197.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.09mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.34mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.9%
Contains more FatsFats +543.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +579%
Contains more WaterWater +480.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.83 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +825.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +165.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Turkey leg Opinion
Calories 548kcal 144kcal Pork bacon
Protein 35.73g 19.54g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 6.72g Pork bacon
Net carbs 1.35g 0g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.35g 0g Pork bacon
Cholesterol 107mg 71mg Turkey leg
Magnesium 30mg 21mg Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg 17mg Turkey leg
Potassium 539mg 273mg Pork bacon
Iron 1.49mg 1.72mg Turkey leg
Copper 0.182mg 0.142mg Pork bacon
Zinc 3.36mg 3.09mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 506mg 177mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 74mg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 37IU 3IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A 11µg 1µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.32mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg
Selenium 59µg 26.4µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.077mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.211mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 2.947mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 1.09mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.34mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 0.39µg Pork bacon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Pork bacon
Folate 2µg 10µg Turkey leg
Choline 119.3mg Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 14.187g 2.06g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 2.06g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 1.83g Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.219mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg 0.861mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.998mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg 1.537mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg 1.809mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg 0.557mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.769mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg 1.028mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg 0.598mg Pork bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Turkey leg
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Turkey leg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
54%
Pork bacon
25%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
47%
Turkey leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 2119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.127g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/nutrients
  2. Turkey leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/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.