Turkey bacon vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey bacon and pork jowl different?
- Turkey bacon is higher in selenium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5; however, pork jowl is richer in vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pork jowl is 104% higher.
- Turkey bacon contains 43 times more sodium than pork jowl. While turkey bacon contains 1069mg of sodium, pork jowl contains only 25mg.
Turkey bacon, unprepared and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +433.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +135.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +233.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +70% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +202.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +158.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +280% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +953.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
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 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +171.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +45.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1186.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.5% |
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:
6.38 g
Fats:
69.61 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
22.19 g
Other:
1.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +149.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +178.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +311.2% |
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
25.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.11 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +428.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 4.52g | 25.26g | 94% |
| Fats | 16.93g | 69.61g | 81% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.223g | 32.89g | 67% |
| Sodium | 1069mg | 25mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.386mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 15.8µg | 1.5µg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.699g | 8.11g | 23% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 655kcal | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 222mg | 86mg | 19% |
| Protein | 15.94g | 6.38g | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 0.82µg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.54mg | 0.84mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.42mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.244mg | 0.09mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.675mg | 0.25mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 4mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 349mg | 148mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.068mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.032mg | 4.535mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 90mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.89g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.89g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.237mg | 0.236mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.184g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.21mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.168mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.528mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.095mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.072mg | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
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 - 20.74g)
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 richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 1044mg)
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.