Turkey bacon vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Turkey bacon and Chuck steak
- Turkey bacon has more Calcium, however, Chuck steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chuck steak is 77% higher.
- Chuck steak has 15 times less Sodium than Turkey bacon. Turkey bacon has 1069mg of Sodium, while Chuck steak has 71mg.
Food types used in this article are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 | +400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +58.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +241.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +74.1% |
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 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +154.6% |
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:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2031.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16% |
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
8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -47.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +480.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +52% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 226kcal | 277kcal |
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| Protein | 15.94g | 24.98g |
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| Fats | 16.93g | 19.64g |
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| Net carbs | 1.89g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.89g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 87mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 80mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 349mg | 325mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.45mg |
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| Copper | 0.068mg | 0.077mg |
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| Zinc | 2.54mg | 8.68mg |
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| Phosphorus | 222mg | 193mg |
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| Sodium | 1069mg | 71mg |
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| Vitamin A | 34IU | 25IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 15.8µg | 27.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.237mg | 0.191mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.032mg | 4.663mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.675mg | 0.752mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.244mg | 0.373mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 3.03µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.184g | 1.287g |
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| Choline | 79mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.52g | 8.66g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.223g | 9.457g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.699g | 0.81g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.281mg |
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| Threonine | 1.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.062mg |
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| Leucine | 2.009mg |
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| Lysine | 2.184mg |
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| Methionine | 0.709mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg |
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| Valine | 1.129mg |
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| Histidine | 0.809mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.241g | 0.041g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.027g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.197g | 0.619g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.14g)
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 - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 998mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak 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.