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Turkey bacon vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey bacon and Pork bacon

  • Turkey bacon has more Calcium, however, Pork bacon has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pork bacon is 79% higher.
  • Pork bacon has 8 times less Calcium than Turkey bacon. Turkey bacon has 80mg of Calcium, while Pork bacon has 10mg.
  • Turkey bacon is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked.

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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 Calcium +700%
Contains less Sodium -51.3%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.9%
Contains more Potassium +54.4%
Contains more Zinc +32.3%
Contains more Copper +167.6%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Contains more Selenium +273.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.49
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 22% 217% 48% 287% 92% 61% 3% 322%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains less Sodium -51.3%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.9%
Contains more Potassium +54.4%
Contains more Zinc +32.3%
Contains more Copper +167.6%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Contains more Selenium +273.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.49

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.
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Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 37
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.251
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.16
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 0% 0% 8% 55% 76% 41% 57% 8% 149% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 7% 0% 0% 87% 58% 200% 62% 72% 2% 145% 1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 37
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.251
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +40%
Contains more Water +393.8%
Contains more Protein +124.2%
Contains more Fats +155.6%
Contains more Other +109.1%
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
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more Carbs +40%
Contains more Water +393.8%
Contains more Protein +124.2%
Contains more Fats +155.6%
Contains more Other +109.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +206.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.859
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +206.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.859

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Pork bacon Opinion
Net carbs 1.89g 1.35g Turkey bacon
Protein 15.94g 35.73g Pork bacon
Fats 16.93g 43.27g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.89g 1.35g Turkey bacon
Calories 226kcal 548kcal Pork bacon
Calcium 80mg 10mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 1.49mg Pork bacon
Magnesium 16mg 30mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 222mg 506mg Pork bacon
Potassium 349mg 539mg Pork bacon
Sodium 1069mg 2193mg Turkey bacon
Zinc 2.54mg 3.36mg Pork bacon
Copper 0.068mg 0.182mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.022mg Pork bacon
Selenium 15.8µg 59µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 34IU 37IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 11µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.32mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.348mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.251mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 10.623mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 1.033mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.309mg Pork bacon
Folate 10µg 2µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 1.16µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.299mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 86mg 107mg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g 0g Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 4.52g 14.187g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 19.065g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 4.859g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g 4.088g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g 0.21g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Pork bacon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Turkey bacon
53%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 1124mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.667g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.