Turkey bacon vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between turkey bacon and pork?
- Turkey bacon is richer in vitamin B12, iron, and calcium, yet pork is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Pork's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 71% higher.
- Turkey bacon has 17 times more sodium than pork. Turkey bacon has 1069mg of sodium, while pork has 62mg.
We used Turkey bacon, unprepared and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.
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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 | +321.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +186.7% |
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 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +70% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2823.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90.2% |
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:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +283.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.4% |
~equal in
Water
~57.87g
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
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +291.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.19g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.877mg | 71% |
| Selenium | 15.8µg | 45.3µg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1069mg | 62mg | 44% |
| Protein | 15.94g | 27.32g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.699g | 1.2g | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 0.7µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.244mg | 0.464mg | 17% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.87mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 80mg | 19mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.032mg | 5.037mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.237mg | 0.321mg | 6% |
| Fats | 16.93g | 13.92g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 28mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 222mg | 246mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 4.52g | 5.23g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 80mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 349mg | 423mg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 242kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 2.54mg | 2.39mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.068mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.89g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.89g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.675mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.184g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.223g | 6.19g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 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%
54%
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 is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.71g)
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 - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 1007mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
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.