Turkey bacon vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey bacon and ham different?
- Turkey bacon is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B5, while ham is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and selenium.
- Ham covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 60% more than turkey bacon.
- Turkey bacon contains 10 times more calcium than ham. Turkey bacon contains 80mg of calcium, while ham contains 8mg.
- Ham is lower in saturated fat.
Turkey bacon, unprepared and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +184.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +83.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2413.3% |
| 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:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +206.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.2% |
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Water
~67.67g
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
1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +137.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +770.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.754mg | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.699g | 0.54g | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 0.65µg | 23% |
| Fats | 16.93g | 5.53g | 18% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 15% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.52g | 1.81g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.244mg | 0.4mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 53mg | 11% |
| Protein | 15.94g | 20.93g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.223g | 2.62g | 9% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 15.8µg | 19.5µg | 7% |
| Sodium | 1069mg | 1203mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.675mg | 0.403mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 145kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 222mg | 196mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.54mg | 2.88mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.237mg | 0.202mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 349mg | 287mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.48mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.068mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.89g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.89g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.032mg | 4.023mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.184g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g | 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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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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
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 - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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