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Turkey bacon vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turkey bacon and Chicken liver

  • Turkey bacon contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B6 than Chicken liver.
  • Chicken liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 641% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey bacon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Chicken, liver, all classes, raw.

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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% 2.4% 20% 337% 164% 73% 127% 9.3% 33% 298%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.8%
Contains more IronIron +542.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +623.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1242.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +245.6%
~equal in Zinc ~2.67mg

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 60% 665% 14% 0% 76% 410% 182% 374% 197% 2073% 0% 441% 106%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +32482.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +650.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +823.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +249.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1293.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +5780%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more FatsFats +250.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +158.9%
Contains more OtherOther +221.7%
Contains more WaterWater +23.7%
~equal in Protein ~16.92g

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
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.306 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +398.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +259.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Chicken liver Opinion
Calories 226kcal 119kcal Turkey bacon
Protein 15.94g 16.92g Chicken liver
Fats 16.93g 4.83g Turkey bacon
Vitamin C 17.9mg Chicken liver
Net carbs 1.89g 0.73g Turkey bacon
Carbs 1.89g 0.73g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 86mg 345mg Turkey bacon
Magnesium 16mg 19mg Chicken liver
Calcium 80mg 8mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 230mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.068mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Zinc 2.54mg 2.67mg Chicken liver
Phosphorus 222mg 297mg Chicken liver
Sodium 1069mg 71mg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 34IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A 10µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.7mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.019mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 15.8µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.305mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Folate 10µg 588µg Chicken liver
Trans Fat 0.184g 0.065g Chicken liver
Choline 194.4mg Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 4.52g 1.563g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 1.249g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 1.306g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.176mg Chicken liver
Threonine 0.725mg Chicken liver
Isoleucine 0.813mg Chicken liver
Leucine 1.512mg Chicken liver
Lysine 1.332mg Chicken liver
Methionine 0.432mg Chicken liver
Phenylalanine 0.824mg Chicken liver
Valine 0.998mg Chicken liver
Histidine 0.507mg Chicken liver
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g 0.006g 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 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g 0.005g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g 0.475g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Chicken liver
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
354%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 259mg)
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?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 998mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.957g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.