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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.
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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg

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% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~39IU
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~9.573mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.948mg

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
29% 7% 64%
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
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
31% 38% 31%
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.
Pork bacon Turkey meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Turkey meat Opinion
Calories 548kcal 189kcal Pork bacon
Protein 35.73g 28.55g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 7.39g Pork bacon
Net carbs 1.35g 0.06g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.35g 0.06g Pork bacon
Cholesterol 107mg 109mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 30mg
Calcium 10mg 14mg Turkey meat
Potassium 539mg 239mg Pork bacon
Iron 1.49mg 1.09mg Pork bacon
Copper 0.182mg 0.093mg Pork bacon
Zinc 3.36mg 2.48mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 506mg 223mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 103mg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 37IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A 11µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.07mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.022mg 0.014mg Pork bacon
Selenium 59µg 29.8µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.045mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 9.573mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.948mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 1.02µg Pork bacon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Pork bacon
Folate 2µg 9µg Turkey meat
Trans Fat 0g 0.101g Pork bacon
Choline 119.3mg 87.4mg Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 14.187g 2.155g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 2.647g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 2.119g Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.291mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg 1.004mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.796mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg 1.925mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg 2.282mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg 0.724mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.903mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg 0.902mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg 0.749mg Pork bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g 0.105g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g 0.014g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g 1.841g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 2090mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.032g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
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.

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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.