Pork leg vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Pork leg and Turkey bacon
- Pork leg has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Turkey bacon has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Iron, and Zinc.
- Pork leg's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 59% more.
- Pork leg has 2 times more Selenium than Turkey bacon. Pork leg has 29.4µg of Selenium, while Turkey bacon has 15.8µg.
- Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +86.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2353.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +385.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +88.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
Protein:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
Other:
3.41 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +177.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~15.94g
~equal in
Water
~61.83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.01 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.699 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +34.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -30.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 245kcal | 226kcal |
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| Protein | 17.43g | 15.94g |
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| Fats | 18.87g | 16.93g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.89g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.89g |
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| Cholesterol | 73mg | 86mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 80mg |
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| Potassium | 315mg | 349mg |
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| Iron | 0.85mg | 1.4mg |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.068mg |
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| Zinc | 1.93mg | 2.54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 222mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 1069mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 34IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 29.4µg | 15.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.736mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.237mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 4.032mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 0.675mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.244mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 1.19µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.184g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.54g | 4.52g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.38g | 6.223g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 4.699g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 0.776mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.787mg |
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| Leucine | 1.376mg |
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| Lysine | 1.55mg |
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| Methionine | 0.444mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg |
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| Valine | 0.931mg |
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| Histidine | 0.659mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.241g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.027g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.197g |
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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
42%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1022mg)
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 ($)
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.