Roast beef vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Roast beef and Turkey bacon?
- Roast beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Iron, and Zinc, yet Turkey bacon is higher in Calcium.
- Roast beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 35% more.
- Roast beef has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Turkey bacon. While Roast beef has 0.46mg of Vitamin B6, Turkey bacon has only 0.244mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Roast beef is lower.
We used Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced and Turkey bacon, unprepared types in this article.
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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 more PotassiumPotassium | +85.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1500% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.7% |
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 | +345.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +209.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
Protein:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
Other:
3.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +358.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +195.3% |
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Other
~3.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.699 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -70.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +309.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1640.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.29 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.35 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 115kcal | 226kcal |
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| Protein | 18.62g | 15.94g |
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| Fats | 3.69g | 16.93g |
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| Net carbs | 0.64g | 1.89g |
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| Carbs | 0.64g | 1.89g |
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| Cholesterol | 51mg | 86mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 80mg |
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| Potassium | 647mg | 349mg |
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| Iron | 2.05mg | 1.4mg |
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| Sugar | 0.29g |
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| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.068mg |
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| Zinc | 3.2mg | 2.54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 242mg | 222mg |
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| Sodium | 853mg | 1069mg |
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| Vitamin A | 11IU | 34IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 14.7µg | 15.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.237mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.581mg | 4.032mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.566mg | 0.675mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.244mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.04µg | 1.19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.148g | 0.184g |
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| Choline | 43.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.318g | 4.52g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.521g | 6.223g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.27g | 4.699g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.007g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g | 0.241g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.027g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.14g | 4.197g |
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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
46%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef contains less Sodium (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.202g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.