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

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What are the main differences between turkey bacon and elk meat?

  • Turkey bacon has less vitamin B12, iron, copper, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2 than elk meat.
  • Elk meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 74% higher.
  • Turkey bacon has 21 times more sodium than elk meat. Turkey bacon has 1069mg of sodium, while elk meat has 50mg.

We used Turkey bacon, unprepared and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.

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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 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.3%
Contains more IronIron +190.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +413.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg

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 0% 0% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +148.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~9µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +396.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +278.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +93%
~equal in Water ~64.93g

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
54% 39% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +541.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2818.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.3%

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 Elk meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Elk meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 2.96µg 74%
Sodium 1069mg 50mg 44%
Iron 1.4mg 4.07mg 33%
Copper 0.068mg 0.349mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 0.161g 30%
Protein 15.94g 30.76g 30%
Fats 16.93g 3.41g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.485mg 19%
Saturated fat 4.52g 1.342g 14%
Zinc 2.54mg 4.12mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 6.223g 0.97g 13%
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 6.143mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 1.212mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.37mg 10%
Selenium 15.8µg 10.5µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.144mg 10%
Phosphorus 222mg 285mg 9%
Calcium 80mg 5mg 8%
Cholesterol 86mg 72mg 5%
Calories 226kcal 162kcal 3%
Magnesium 16mg 29mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.55mg 3%
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 349mg 392mg 1%
Carbs 1.89g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.89g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.019mg 0.019mg 0%
Folate 10µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 1.236mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.513mg 0%
Methionine 0.755mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0%
Valine 1.428mg 0%
Histidine 0.948mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Elk 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
62%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1019mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.178g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat 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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.