Pork bacon vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pork bacon and turkey meat?
- Pork bacon is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B3, yet turkey meat is richer in vitamin B6.
- Pork bacon's daily need coverage for sodium is 91% higher.
- Pork bacon has 8 times more vitamin B1 than turkey meat. Pork bacon has 0.348mg of vitamin B1, while turkey meat has 0.045mg.
- Turkey meat contains less sodium.
We used Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +125.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +95.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +126.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +98% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
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 | +357.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +673.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +36.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +99.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
35.73 g
Fats:
43.27 g
Carbs:
1.35 g
Water:
12.52 g
Other:
7.13 g
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +485.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2150% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1385.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +407.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.859 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +620.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +129.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 2193mg | 103mg | 91% |
| Fats | 43.27g | 7.39g | 55% |
| Saturated fat | 14.187g | 2.155g | 55% |
| Selenium | 59µg | 29.8µg | 53% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 19.065g | 2.647g | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 506mg | 223mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.348mg | 0.045mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.616mg | 24% |
| Calories | 548kcal | 189kcal | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.859g | 2.119g | 18% |
| Protein | 35.73g | 28.55g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.093mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 539mg | 239mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 3.36mg | 2.48mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.623mg | 9.573mg | 7% |
| Choline | 119.3mg | 87.4mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.16µg | 1.02µg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 1.09mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.281mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.033mg | 0.948mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 109mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.35g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.35g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 12µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.101g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.299mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.399mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.676mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.782mg | 1.925mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.964mg | 2.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.795mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.417mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.901mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.343mg | 0.749mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.21g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.199g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.088g | 1.841g | 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
54%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 2090mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.032g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork bacon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.