Turkey bacon vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Turkey bacon and Barbecue chicken
- Turkey bacon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Calcium, and Iron, however, Barbecue chicken is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
- Turkey bacon covers your daily Sodium needs 32% more than Barbecue chicken.
- Barbecue chicken contains 5 times less Calcium than Turkey bacon. Turkey bacon contains 80mg of Calcium, while Barbecue chicken contains 16mg.
- Barbecue chicken has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.
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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.
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Calcium
+400%
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Iron
+47.4%
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Potassium
+36.9%
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Zinc
+42.7%
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Manganese
+280%
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Magnesium
+31.3%
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Sodium
-68.7%
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Copper
+13.2%
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Selenium
+39.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 218
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Calcium
+400%
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Iron
+47.4%
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Potassium
+36.9%
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Zinc
+42.7%
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Manganese
+280%
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Magnesium
+31.3%
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Sodium
-68.7%
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Copper
+13.2%
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Selenium
+39.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 218
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.
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Vitamin B5
+344.1%
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Vitamin B6
+27.7%
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Folate
+25%
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Vitamin B12
+153.2%
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Vitamin A
+97.1%
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Vitamin E
+318.2%
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Vitamin B1
+83.3%
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Vitamin B3
+42.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.227
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Vitamin B5
+344.1%
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Vitamin B6
+27.7%
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Folate
+25%
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Vitamin B12
+153.2%
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Vitamin A
+97.1%
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Vitamin E
+318.2%
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Vitamin B1
+83.3%
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Vitamin B3
+42.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.227
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+12.3%
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Carbs
+1475%
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Other
+287.5%
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Protein
+41.2%
Equal in Water - 61.41
Protein:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
Other:
3.41 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
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Fats
+12.3%
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Carbs
+1475%
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+287.5%
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Protein
+41.2%
Equal in Water - 61.41
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+130.6%
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Saturated Fat
-13.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.446
Saturated Fat:
4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.699 g
Saturated Fat:
3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.038 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+130.6%
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Saturated Fat
-13.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.446
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+5775%
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Glucose
+∞%
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Fructose
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Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.35 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.04 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+5775%
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Glucose
+∞%
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Fructose
+∞%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.89g | 0.12g |
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| Protein | 15.94g | 22.51g |
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| Fats | 16.93g | 15.08g |
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| Carbs | 1.89g | 0.12g |
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| Calories | 226kcal | 226kcal | |
| Fructose | 0.04g |
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| Sugar | 0.12g |
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| Calcium | 80mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.95mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 222mg | 218mg |
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| Potassium | 349mg | 255mg |
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| Sodium | 1069mg | 335mg |
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| Zinc | 2.54mg | 1.78mg |
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| Copper | 0.068mg | 0.077mg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.005mg |
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| Selenium | 15.8µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 34IU | 67IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.237mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.032mg | 5.732mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.675mg | 0.152mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.244mg | 0.191mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 0.47µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.173mg |
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| Threonine | 0.657mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.853mg |
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| Leucine | 1.549mg |
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| Lysine | 1.75mg |
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| Methionine | 0.565mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg |
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| Valine | 0.935mg |
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| Histidine | 0.592mg |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 127mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.184g | 0.078g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.52g | 3.927g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.223g | 6.446g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.699g | 2.038g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.027g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.197g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.241g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
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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
33%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 734mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.593g)
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.