Turkey bacon vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between turkey bacon and beef tenderloin
- Turkey bacon has more vitamin B5, calcium, and vitamin B3; however, beef tenderloin is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, selenium, and copper.
- Beef tenderloin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 53% more than turkey bacon.
- Turkey bacon has 19 times more sodium than beef tenderloin. While turkey bacon has 1069mg of sodium, beef tenderloin has only 57mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey bacon, unprepared and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +788.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +122.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +80.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +58.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.9% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +170% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +106.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 2.46µg | 53% |
Sodium | 1069mg | 57mg | 44% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.699g | 1g | 25% |
Saturated fat | 4.52g | 9.72g | 24% |
Iron | 1.4mg | 3.11mg | 21% |
Choline | 91mg | 17% | |
Protein | 15.94g | 23.9g | 16% |
Zinc | 2.54mg | 4.03mg | 14% |
Selenium | 15.8µg | 22.9µg | 13% |
Fats | 16.93g | 24.6g | 12% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.223g | 10.27g | 10% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.675mg | 0.25mg | 9% |
Calcium | 80mg | 9mg | 7% |
Copper | 0.068mg | 0.123mg | 6% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.032mg | 3mg | 6% |
Calories | 226kcal | 324kcal | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 222mg | 203mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.237mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
Folate | 10µg | 8µg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
Potassium | 349mg | 331mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 16mg | 22mg | 1% |
Carbs | 1.89g | 0g | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.89g | 0g | N/A |
Cholesterol | 86mg | 85mg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.244mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.184g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.044mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.889mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.989mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.163mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.818mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.241g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
Other:
3.41 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +27.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +45.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.699 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +369.9% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +65% |