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

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How are Turkey bacon and Pork belly different?

  • Turkey bacon is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Pork belly is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pork belly is 74% higher.
  • Turkey bacon contains 33 times more Sodium than Pork belly. While Turkey bacon contains 1069mg of Sodium, Pork belly contains only 32mg.

Turkey bacon, unprepared and Pork, fresh, belly, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 2.9% 1.5% 16% 20% 17% 28% 46% 4.2% 0.78% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.6%
Contains more IronIron +169.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +149%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +216.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%

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 1% 0.6% 7.8% 0% 99% 56% 87% 15% 30% 105% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +240%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +163.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.242mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~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
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +68.3%
Contains more OtherOther +274.7%
Contains more FatsFats +213.1%

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
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +296.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Pork belly Opinion
Calories 226kcal 518kcal Pork belly
Protein 15.94g 9.34g Turkey bacon
Fats 16.93g 53.01g Pork belly
Vitamin C 0.3mg Pork belly
Net carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 86mg 72mg Pork belly
Magnesium 16mg 4mg Turkey bacon
Calcium 80mg 5mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 185mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 0.52mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.068mg 0.052mg Turkey bacon
Zinc 2.54mg 1.02mg Turkey bacon
Phosphorus 222mg 108mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 32mg Pork belly
Vitamin A 34IU 10IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 10µg 3µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.39mg Pork belly
Manganese 0.019mg 0.006mg Turkey bacon
Selenium 15.8µg 8µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.396mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.242mg Pork belly
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 4.647mg Pork belly
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.256mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.13mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 0.84µg Turkey bacon
Folate 10µg 1µg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g Pork belly
Saturated Fat 4.52g 19.33g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 24.7g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 5.65g Pork belly
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g 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 Pork belly
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
31%
Pork belly
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
18%
Pork belly

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 1037mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.