Turkey bacon vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey bacon and beefsteak different?
- Turkey bacon is richer in vitamin B2 and calcium, while beefsteak is higher in vitamin B6, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
- Turkey bacon covers your daily need for sodium, 44% more than beefsteak.
- Turkey bacon contains 4 times more calcium than beefsteak. Turkey bacon contains 80mg of calcium, while beefsteak contains 22mg.
- Beefsteak is lower in sodium.
Turkey bacon, unprepared and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled types were used in this article.
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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 | +263.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +82.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +69.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +309.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +139.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16% |
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:
26.72 g
Fats:
15.11 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.96 g
Other:
0.21 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +12% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1523.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.6% |
~equal in
Water
~57.96g
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
5.951 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.56 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +739.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.298g
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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| Sodium | 1069mg | 57mg | 44% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.699g | 0.56g | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.244mg | 0.585mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 15.8µg | 28.8µg | 24% |
| Protein | 15.94g | 26.72g | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.54mg | 4.85mg | 21% |
| Choline | 101.8mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.032mg | 6.978mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 1.38µg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 4.52g | 5.951g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.237mg | 0.14mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 22mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.078mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.675mg | 0.527mg | 3% |
| Fats | 16.93g | 15.11g | 3% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.63mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.45mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 79mg | 2% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 250kcal | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 222mg | 213mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.068mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.89g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.89g | 0g | N/A |
| Potassium | 349mg | 340mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.184g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.223g | 6.298g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.201mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.099mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.23mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.687mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.042mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.309mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.842mg | 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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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
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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 - 1.431g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 1012mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak is relatively richer in vitamins
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.