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

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Important differences between Turkey bacon and Beef broiled

  • Turkey bacon has more Calcium, however, Beef broiled has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Beef broiled's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 60% more.
  • Turkey bacon has 15 times more Sodium than Beef broiled. Turkey bacon has 1069mg of Sodium, while Beef broiled has 72mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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 Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.1%
Contains more Manganese +58.3%
Contains more Iron +85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +148.4%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +36.1%
Equal in Potassium - 318
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.1%
Contains more Manganese +58.3%
Contains more Iron +85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +148.4%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +36.1%
Equal in Potassium - 318

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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Contains more Vitamin A +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.7%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +121.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.658
Equal in Folate - 9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 0% 0% 8% 55% 76% 41% 57% 8% 149% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.7%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +121.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.658
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +401.5%
Contains more Protein +62.7%
Equal in Fats - 15.41
Equal in Water - 57.98
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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +401.5%
Contains more Protein +62.7%
Equal in Fats - 15.41
Equal in Water - 57.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +870.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.668
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +870.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.668

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 broiled
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Beef broiled Opinion
Net carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Protein 15.94g 25.93g Beef broiled
Fats 16.93g 15.41g Turkey bacon
Carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Calories 226kcal 250kcal Beef broiled
Calcium 80mg 18mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 2.6mg Beef broiled
Magnesium 16mg 21mg Beef broiled
Phosphorus 222mg 198mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 318mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 72mg Beef broiled
Zinc 2.54mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.068mg 0.085mg Beef broiled
Manganese 0.019mg 0.012mg Turkey bacon
Selenium 15.8µg 21.5µg Beef broiled
Vitamin A 34IU 9IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 3µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.12mg Beef broiled
Vitamin D 2IU Beef broiled
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.046mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.176mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 5.378mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.658mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.382mg Beef broiled
Folate 10µg 9µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 2.64µg Beef broiled
Vitamin K 1.2µg Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.094mg Beef broiled
Threonine 0.72mg Beef broiled
Isoleucine 0.822mg Beef broiled
Leucine 1.45mg Beef broiled
Lysine 1.54mg Beef broiled
Methionine 0.478mg Beef broiled
Phenylalanine 0.725mg Beef broiled
Valine 0.914mg Beef broiled
Histidine 0.604mg Beef broiled
Cholesterol 86mg 88mg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g 0.572g Turkey bacon
Saturated Fat 4.52g 5.895g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.001g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.016g Beef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 6.668g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 0.484g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g 0.044g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Beef broiled
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Turkey bacon
52%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.375g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 997mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled 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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.