Turkey bacon vs. Canadian bacon unprepared — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Turkey bacon and Canadian bacon unprepared
- Turkey bacon has more Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc, however, Canadian bacon unprepared has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Canadian bacon unprepared is 40% higher.
- Canadian bacon unprepared has 5 times less Saturated Fat than Turkey bacon. Turkey bacon has 4.52g of Saturated Fat, while Canadian bacon unprepared has 0.9g.
Food types used in this article are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Canadian bacon, unprepared.
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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 | +1233.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +218.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +106.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +134.8% |
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 | +68.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +221.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1603.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.2% |
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:
20.31 g
Fats:
2.62 g
Carbs:
1.34 g
Water:
72.34 g
Other:
3.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +546.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17% |
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Other
~3.39g
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
0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.09 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.467 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +470.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +906.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -80.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.35 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.7 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +235.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 226kcal | 110kcal |
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| Protein | 15.94g | 20.31g |
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| Fats | 16.93g | 2.62g |
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| Net carbs | 1.89g | 1.34g |
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| Carbs | 1.89g | 1.34g |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 48mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 80mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 349mg | 683mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.44mg |
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| Sugar | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.068mg | 0.053mg |
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| Zinc | 2.54mg | 1.23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 222mg | 240mg |
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| Sodium | 1069mg | 751mg |
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| Vitamin A | 34IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 15.8µg | 37.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.511mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.237mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.032mg | 7.227mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.675mg | 0.61mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.244mg | 0.241mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 0.37µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 4µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.184g | 0.007g |
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| Choline | 76.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.52g | 0.9g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.223g | 1.09g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.699g | 0.467g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.241mg |
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| Threonine | 0.89mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.958mg |
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| Leucine | 1.666mg |
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| Lysine | 1.8mg |
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| Methionine | 0.555mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.841mg |
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| Valine | 1.024mg |
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| Histidine | 0.823mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.241g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.003g | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.027g | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.197g | 0.366g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canadian bacon unprepared contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.