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Turkey bacon vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Turkey bacon and Beef Liver

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B6 in Beef Liver is higher than in Turkey bacon.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 2891% more than Turkey bacon.
  • Turkey bacon contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 1.8% 31% 245% 4761% 145% 213% 10% 46% 197%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1233.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more IronIron +367.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +20904.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +108.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1773.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.5%
~equal in Potassium ~352mg

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% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 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 6.3% 1903% 10% 36% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +93176.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +546.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1345.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +334.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +953.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +316.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5831.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +2430%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +221.9%
Contains more OtherOther +98.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +171.4%
~equal in Water ~58.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 g
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +453.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +323.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Beef Liver Opinion
Calories 226kcal 191kcal Turkey bacon
Protein 15.94g 29.08g Beef Liver
Fats 16.93g 5.26g Turkey bacon
Vitamin C 1.9mg Beef Liver
Net carbs 1.89g 5.13g Beef Liver
Carbs 1.89g 5.13g Beef Liver
Cholesterol 86mg 396mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin D 49IU Beef Liver
Magnesium 16mg 21mg Beef Liver
Calcium 80mg 6mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 352mg Beef Liver
Iron 1.4mg 6.54mg Beef Liver
Copper 0.068mg 14.283mg Beef Liver
Zinc 2.54mg 5.3mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 222mg 497mg Beef Liver
Sodium 1069mg 79mg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 34IU 31714IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A 10µg 9442µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.51mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.019mg 0.356mg Beef Liver
Selenium 15.8µg 36.1µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.194mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 3.425mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 17.525mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 1.017mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 70.58µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg Beef Liver
Folate 10µg 253µg Beef Liver
Trans Fat 0.184g 0.365g Turkey bacon
Choline 426mg Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 4.52g 2.947g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 1.124g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 1.109g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.368mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg Beef Liver
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g 0.017g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g 0.011g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g 0.659g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Beef Liver
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index 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
30%
Turkey bacon
1003%
Beef Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
567%
Beef Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 990mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.573g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/nutrients
  2. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.