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Turkey bacon vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Turkey bacon and Brisket

  • Turkey bacon has more Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Brisket is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Turkey bacon covers your daily Sodium needs 44% more than Brisket.
  • Brisket has 5 times less Calcium than Turkey bacon. Turkey bacon has 80mg of Calcium, while Brisket has 16mg.
  • Brisket contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.8%
Contains more IronIron +73.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +163.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.5%

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% 2% 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% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +78.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.087mg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

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
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1117.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.8%
~equal in Fats ~18.42g

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% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +590%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27.5%

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 Brisket
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Brisket Opinion
Calories 226kcal 289kcal Brisket
Protein 15.94g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 16.93g 18.42g Brisket
Net carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 86mg 106mg Turkey bacon
Magnesium 16mg 19mg Brisket
Calcium 80mg 16mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 232mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 2.43mg Brisket
Copper 0.068mg 0.1mg Brisket
Zinc 2.54mg 6.69mg Brisket
Phosphorus 222mg 175mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 48mg Brisket
Vitamin A 34IU 0IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.51mg Brisket
Manganese 0.019mg 0.01mg Turkey bacon
Selenium 15.8µg 27.1µg Brisket
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.059mg Brisket
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.171mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 4.087mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.568mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.282mg Brisket
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 2.12µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.8µg Brisket
Folate 10µg 9µg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g Brisket
Choline 109.8mg Brisket
Saturated Fat 4.52g 7.305g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 7.934g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 0.681g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.181mg Brisket
Threonine 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg Brisket
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Brisket
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%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
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 - 2.785g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 1021mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.