Turkey bacon vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between turkey bacon and chicken meat
- Turkey bacon has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Turkey bacon covers your daily need for sodium, 43% more than chicken meat.
- Turkey bacon has 5 times more calcium than chicken meat. While turkey bacon has 80mg of calcium, chicken meat has only 15mg.
- Chicken meat has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey bacon, unprepared and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 | +433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +51.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +41.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +296.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.9% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-1074.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.3% |
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Water
~59.45g
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.2% |
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 | 82mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 0.3µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.032mg | 8.487mg | 28% |
| Protein | 15.94g | 27.3g | 23% |
| Selenium | 15.8µg | 23.9µg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.699g | 2.97g | 12% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.244mg | 0.4mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.675mg | 1.03mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 15mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 222mg | 182mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.237mg | 0.168mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.54mg | 1.94mg | 5% |
| Fats | 16.93g | 13.6g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 48µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 349mg | 223mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 4.52g | 3.79g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.26mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.223g | 5.34g | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 239kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.89g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.89g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Copper | 0.068mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.184g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.02g | 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 |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey bacon is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 987mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins