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

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Significant differences between turkey bacon and beef sirloin

  • Turkey bacon has more calcium and vitamin B2; however, beef sirloin is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B12, and iron.
  • Turkey bacon covers your daily sodium needs 44% more than beef sirloin.
  • Beef sirloin has 4 times less calcium than turkey bacon. Turkey bacon has 80mg of calcium, while beef sirloin has 22mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, 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.
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 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +263.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.5%
Contains more IronIron +37.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +146.2%

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% 3.3% 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% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +23.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg

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
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more FatsFats +236.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +478%
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.2%
~equal in Water ~63.58g

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% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +210.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2440%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.6%

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 sirloin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Beef sirloin DV% diff.
Sodium 1069mg 66mg 44%
Selenium 15.8µg 38.9µg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.681mg 34%
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 9.001mg 31%
Protein 15.94g 30.8g 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 0.185g 30%
Zinc 2.54mg 5.7mg 29%
Choline 117.3mg 21%
Fats 16.93g 5.03g 18%
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 1.47µg 12%
Saturated fat 4.52g 1.915g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 6.223g 2.006g 11%
Iron 1.4mg 1.92mg 7%
Calcium 80mg 22mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.163mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.088mg 5%
Phosphorus 222mg 253mg 4%
Magnesium 16mg 27mg 3%
Potassium 349mg 410mg 2%
Copper 0.068mg 0.085mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.39mg 2%
Cholesterol 86mg 81mg 2%
Calories 226kcal 177kcal 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.607mg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 1.89g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.89g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.019mg 0.011mg 0%
Folate 10µg 10µg 0%
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0%
Threonine 1.23mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0%
Leucine 2.45mg 0%
Lysine 2.603mg 0%
Methionine 0.802mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0%
Valine 1.528mg 0%
Histidine 0.983mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Beef sirloin
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
53%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 1003mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.605g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in vitamins
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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.