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Turkey bacon vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between turkey bacon and caribou meat?

  • Caribou meat is richer than turkey bacon in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, zinc, copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Caribou meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 227% more.
  • Turkey bacon has 18 times more sodium than caribou meat. While turkey bacon has 1069mg of sodium, caribou meat has only 60mg.

We used Turkey bacon, unprepared and Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted types 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.
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 19% 6.6% 27% 231% 88% 143% 100% 7.8% 11% 74%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +263.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more IronIron +340.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +286.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +357.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~233mg

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 10% 0% 8% 0% 63% 208% 109% 161% 74% 830% 3.5% 3.8% 67%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +279.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +297%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +458%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
30% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 29.77 g
Fats: 4.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.43 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more FatsFats +283%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.8%
~equal in Water ~62.43g
~equal in Other ~3.38g

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
47% 36% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.62 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +367.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +657.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.4%

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 Caribou meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Caribou meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 6.64µg 227%
Iron 1.4mg 6.17mg 60%
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.9mg 51%
Sodium 1069mg 60mg 44%
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 2.68mg 40%
Protein 15.94g 29.77g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 0.62g 27%
Zinc 2.54mg 5.26mg 25%
Copper 0.068mg 0.263mg 22%
Choline 122.6mg 22%
Fats 16.93g 4.42g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.25mg 18%
Saturated fat 4.52g 1.7g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 6.223g 1.33g 12%
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 5.79mg 11%
Cholesterol 86mg 109mg 8%
Calcium 80mg 22mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.32mg 6%
Selenium 15.8µg 13.6µg 4%
Calories 226kcal 167kcal 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.087mg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 27mg 3%
Phosphorus 222mg 233mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Folate 10µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 349mg 310mg 1%
Carbs 1.89g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.89g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.458mg 0%
Threonine 1.273mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.347mg 0%
Leucine 2.457mg 0%
Lysine 2.697mg 0%
Methionine 0.665mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.324mg 0%
Valine 1.399mg 0%
Histidine 1.179mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.03g 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 Caribou meat
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
118%
Caribou meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
71%
Caribou meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1009mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.82g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat 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.

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. Caribou meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173854/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.