Turkey bacon vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between turkey bacon and horse meat
- Turkey bacon has more vitamin B2 and calcium; however, horse meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Horse meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 82% more than turkey bacon.
- Horse meat contains 19 times less sodium than turkey bacon. Turkey bacon contains 1069mg of sodium, while horse meat contains 55mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Game meat, horse, 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 | +900% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +56.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +259.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +151.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +50.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +165.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 3.16µg | 82% |
Iron | 1.4mg | 5.03mg | 45% |
Sodium | 1069mg | 55mg | 44% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.699g | 0.85g | 26% |
Protein | 15.94g | 28.14g | 24% |
Fats | 16.93g | 6.05g | 17% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.675mg | 14% | |
Saturated fat | 4.52g | 1.9g | 12% |
Zinc | 2.54mg | 3.82mg | 12% |
Copper | 0.068mg | 0.171mg | 11% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.223g | 2.12g | 10% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.237mg | 0.12mg | 9% |
Calcium | 80mg | 8mg | 7% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.244mg | 0.33mg | 7% |
Cholesterol | 86mg | 68mg | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.032mg | 4.84mg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 222mg | 247mg | 4% |
Selenium | 15.8µg | 13.5µg | 4% |
Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
Calories | 226kcal | 175kcal | 3% |
Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% | |
Magnesium | 16mg | 25mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
Potassium | 349mg | 379mg | 1% |
Carbs | 1.89g | 0g | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.89g | 0g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.184g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.262mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.232mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.398mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.623mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.458mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 1.081mg | 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 | 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 |
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:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
Contains more FatsFats | +179.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +86.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +76.5% |
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Water
~63.98g
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
1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.85 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +193.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +452.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58% |