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% |
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% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 1012mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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