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Steak vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Steak and Turkey bacon

  • 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 Steak. Steak contains 6.34mg 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 off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" 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.
Steak
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
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 +43.8%
Contains more IronIron +71.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +149.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.2%

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.
Steak
7
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% 0% 3% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
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 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +36%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
2
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 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 +55.9%
Contains more FatsFats +12.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +11.2%
Contains more OtherOther +531.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
1
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 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 +47.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +424.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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 Steak Turkey bacon Opinion
Calories 271kcal 226kcal Steak
Protein 24.85g 15.94g Steak
Fats 19.02g 16.93g Steak
Net carbs 0g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Carbs 0g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 78mg 86mg Steak
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Steak
Calcium 12mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 279mg 349mg Turkey bacon
Iron 2.4mg 1.4mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.068mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 2.54mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 222mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 58mg 1069mg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 34IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 7µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Manganese 0.019mg Turkey bacon
Selenium 31.8µg 15.8µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.03mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.237mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 4.032mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.675mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.244mg Steak
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1.19µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Folate 6µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 4.52g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 6.223g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.01g Steak
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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
45%
Steak
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
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 - 3.923g)
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 - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1011mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.