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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% 1.5% 2% 6% 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% 2% 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 +36%
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 Opinion
Calories 291kcal 226kcal Rib eye steak
Protein 23.69g 15.94g Rib eye steak
Fats 21.81g 16.93g Rib eye steak
Net carbs 0g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Carbs 0g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 80mg 86mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 7IU Rib eye steak
Magnesium 22mg 16mg Rib eye steak
Calcium 11mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 260mg 349mg Turkey bacon
Iron 2.24mg 1.4mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.068mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 5.91mg 2.54mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 152mg 222mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 54mg 1069mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 25IU 34IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 8µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.11mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Manganese 0.08mg 0.019mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 29.7µg 15.8µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.03mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.237mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 4.032mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.675mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.244mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 1.19µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Rib eye steak
Folate 6µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 1.478g 0.184g Turkey bacon
Choline 48.8mg Rib eye steak
Saturated Fat 9.684g 4.52g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 10.519g 6.223g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.95mg Rib eye steak
Valine 1.184mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.01g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.013g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g 4.197g Turkey bacon

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Rib eye steak Turkey bacon
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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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