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Rib eye steak vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between rib eye steak and turkey bacon

  • Rib eye steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B3, while turkey bacon has more phosphorus and calcium.
  • Turkey bacon's daily need coverage for sodium is 44% higher.
  • Turkey bacon contains 2 times less zinc than rib eye steak. Rib eye steak contains 5.91mg of zinc, while turkey bacon contains 2.54mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in turkey bacon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
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 +37.5%
Contains more IronIron +60%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +321.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +627.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.1%

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% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
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% 3.3% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.11mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 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 +48.6%
Contains more FatsFats +28.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%
Contains more OtherOther +34000%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +357.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Turkey bacon DV% diff.
Sodium 54mg 1069mg 44%
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 1.19µg 38%
Zinc 5.91mg 2.54mg 31%
Selenium 29.7µg 15.8µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 4.699g 24%
Saturated fat 9.684g 4.52g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.244mg 18%
Protein 23.69g 15.94g 16%
Iron 2.24mg 1.4mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 10.519g 6.223g 11%
Phosphorus 152mg 222mg 10%
Choline 48.8mg 9%
Fats 21.81g 16.93g 8%
Calcium 11mg 80mg 7%
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 4.032mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.237mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.675mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.03mg 3%
Calories 291kcal 226kcal 3%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.019mg 3%
Potassium 260mg 349mg 3%
Cholesterol 80mg 86mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.068mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 6µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Carbs 0g 1.89g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.89g N/A
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.11mg 0%
Vitamin A 8µg 10µg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.027g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g 4.197g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rib eye steak 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
48%
Rib eye steak
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.164g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1015mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.

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