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Turkey bacon vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey bacon and Lamb leg

  • Turkey bacon has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, however, Lamb leg is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Lamb leg covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 55% more than Turkey bacon.
  • Lamb leg contains 19 times less Sodium than Turkey bacon. Turkey bacon contains 1069mg of Sodium, while Lamb leg contains 56mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw.

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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 16% 2.7% 22% 62% 38% 91% 73% 7.3% 2.6% 113%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +788.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more IronIron +18.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31%
~equal in Manganese ~0.02mg

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% 2% 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% 4.2% 0% 33% 53% 117% 41% 35% 313% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +110.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.69mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +387.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.4%
~equal in Fats ~17.07g
~equal in Water ~64.32g

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
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +248.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12.5%

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 Lamb leg
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Lamb leg Opinion
Calories 226kcal 230kcal Lamb leg
Protein 15.94g 17.91g Lamb leg
Fats 16.93g 17.07g Lamb leg
Net carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 86mg 69mg Lamb leg
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Lamb leg
Calcium 80mg 9mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 249mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 1.66mg Lamb leg
Copper 0.068mg 0.113mg Lamb leg
Zinc 2.54mg 3.32mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 222mg 170mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 56mg Lamb leg
Vitamin A 34IU 0IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.21mg Lamb leg
Manganese 0.019mg 0.02mg Lamb leg
Selenium 15.8µg 20.7µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.13mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.23mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 6.26mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.69mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.15mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 2.5µg Lamb leg
Folate 10µg 19µg Lamb leg
Trans Fat 0.184g Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 4.52g 7.43g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 7g Lamb leg
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 1.35g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.209mg Lamb leg
Threonine 0.767mg Lamb leg
Isoleucine 0.864mg Lamb leg
Leucine 1.393mg Lamb leg
Lysine 1.582mg Lamb leg
Methionine 0.46mg Lamb leg
Phenylalanine 0.729mg Lamb leg
Valine 0.967mg Lamb leg
Histidine 0.567mg Lamb leg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Lamb leg
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
47%
Lamb leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
43%
Lamb leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1013mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.