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

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Significant differences between Turkey bacon and Beef ribs

  • Turkey bacon has more Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, however, Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Beef ribs covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 47% more than Turkey bacon.
  • Beef ribs have 17 times less Sodium than Turkey bacon. Turkey bacon has 1069mg of Sodium, while Beef ribs have 64mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more IronIron +66.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.2%

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.
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +95.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.64mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +34.1%
Contains more OtherOther +459%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43%
Contains more FatsFats +80.1%

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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +347.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +109.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Beef ribs Opinion
Calories 226kcal 372kcal Beef ribs
Protein 15.94g 22.8g Beef ribs
Fats 16.93g 30.49g Beef ribs
Net carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 86mg 85mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Beef ribs
Calcium 80mg 10mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 290mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 2.33mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.068mg 0.088mg Beef ribs
Zinc 2.54mg 5.76mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 222mg 172mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 64mg Beef ribs
Vitamin A 34IU 0IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg Turkey bacon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.013mg Turkey bacon
Selenium 15.8µg 21.2µg Beef ribs
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.07mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.19mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 3.64mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.37mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.23mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 2.33µg Beef ribs
Folate 10µg 7µg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g Beef ribs
Saturated Fat 4.52g 12.29g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 13.04g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 1.05g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.255mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.996mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.025mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.802mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.897mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.584mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.89mg Beef ribs
Valine 1.109mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.781mg Beef ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey bacon
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
Turkey bacon Beef ribs
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
30%
Turkey bacon
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1005mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.