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

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A recap on differences between Turkey bacon and Lamb ribs

  • Turkey bacon has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Lamb ribs is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Lamb ribs covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 43% more than Turkey bacon.
  • Lamb ribs contains 15 times less Sodium than Turkey bacon. Turkey bacon contains 1069mg of Sodium, while Lamb ribs contains 73mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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.
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 14% 6.6% 24% 60% 38% 95% 71% 9.5% 2.5% 119%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +263.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more IronIron +14.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38%
~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% 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% 2% 0% 23% 48% 127% 38% 25% 279% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +87.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.63mg
~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
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +29.1%
Contains more OtherOther +191.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.5%
Contains more FatsFats +76.1%

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% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +101.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Lamb ribs Opinion
Calories 226kcal 359kcal Lamb ribs
Protein 15.94g 21.12g Lamb ribs
Fats 16.93g 29.82g Lamb ribs
Net carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 86mg 97mg Turkey bacon
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Lamb ribs
Calcium 80mg 22mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 271mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 1.6mg Lamb ribs
Copper 0.068mg 0.115mg Lamb ribs
Zinc 2.54mg 3.49mg Lamb ribs
Phosphorus 222mg 166mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 73mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin A 34IU 0IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.1mg Turkey bacon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.019mg
Selenium 15.8µg 21.8µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.09mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.21mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 6.75mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.63mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.11mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 2.23µg Lamb ribs
Folate 10µg 15µg Lamb ribs
Trans Fat 0.184g Lamb ribs
Saturated Fat 4.52g 12.77g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 12.52g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 2.17g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.247mg Lamb ribs
Threonine 0.904mg Lamb ribs
Isoleucine 1.019mg Lamb ribs
Leucine 1.642mg Lamb ribs
Lysine 1.865mg Lamb ribs
Methionine 0.542mg Lamb ribs
Phenylalanine 0.86mg Lamb ribs
Valine 1.139mg Lamb ribs
Histidine 0.669mg Lamb ribs
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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Turkey bacon Lamb ribs
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
43%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
44%
Lamb ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 996mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174323/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.