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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.
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 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~331mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~203mg

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% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.26mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.25mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
24% 25% 48% 3%
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%
~equal in Other ~3.13g

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
46% 49% 5%
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.
Turkey bacon Beef tenderloin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Beef tenderloin 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Beef tenderloin
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.2g)
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 tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
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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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 tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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