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Turkey bacon vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey bacon and Mutton

  • Turkey bacon has more Calcium, however, Mutton is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Mutton covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 135% more than Turkey bacon.
  • Mutton contains 8 times less Calcium than Turkey bacon. Turkey bacon contains 80mg of Calcium, while Mutton contains 10mg.
  • Mutton has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo).

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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%
Mutton
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.2%
Contains more IronIron +240%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +140.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.062mg

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%
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +273.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +52.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2262.5%
Contains more WaterWater +14.5%
Contains more OtherOther +143.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +109.7%

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
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +39.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +477.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Mutton Opinion
Calories 226kcal 234kcal Mutton
Protein 15.94g 33.43g Mutton
Fats 16.93g 11.09g Turkey bacon
Net carbs 1.89g 0.08g Turkey bacon
Carbs 1.89g 0.08g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 86mg 109mg Turkey bacon
Magnesium 16mg 31mg Mutton
Calcium 80mg 10mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 409mg Mutton
Iron 1.4mg 4.76mg Mutton
Copper 0.068mg 0.062mg Turkey bacon
Zinc 2.54mg 5.93mg Mutton
Phosphorus 222mg 272mg Mutton
Sodium 1069mg 135mg Mutton
Vitamin A 34IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.8mg Mutton
Manganese 0.019mg 0.033mg Mutton
Selenium 15.8µg 38µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.06mg Mutton
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.3mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 6.52mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.897mg Mutton
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.377mg Mutton
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 4.44µg Mutton
Folate 10µg 0µg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g Mutton
Choline 100.6mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 4.52g 5.142g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 4.459g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 0.814g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.257mg Mutton
Threonine 1.403mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg Mutton
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g 0.147g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.025g Mutton
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g 0g 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 Mutton
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
75%
Mutton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
77%
Mutton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.622g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mutton
Mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 934mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mutton
Mutton 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 ($)

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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.