Turkey bacon vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Turkey bacon and Pork leg
- Turkey bacon has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Iron, and Zinc, however, Pork leg has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
- Pork leg's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 59% more.
- Turkey bacon has 23 times more Sodium than Pork leg. Turkey bacon has 1069mg of Sodium, while Pork leg has 47mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw.
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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 | +1500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +86.1% |
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 | +385.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +88.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2353.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.3% |
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:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +177.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.5% |
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Protein
~17.43g
~equal in
Water
~62.47g
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
6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.01 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -30.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +34.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 226kcal | 245kcal |
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| Protein | 15.94g | 17.43g |
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| Fats | 16.93g | 18.87g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.89g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.89g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 73mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 80mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 349mg | 315mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.85mg |
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| Copper | 0.068mg | 0.065mg |
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| Zinc | 2.54mg | 1.93mg |
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| Phosphorus | 222mg | 199mg |
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| Sodium | 1069mg | 47mg |
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| Vitamin A | 34IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.023mg |
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| Selenium | 15.8µg | 29.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.736mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.237mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.032mg | 4.574mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.675mg | 0.685mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.244mg | 0.401mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 0.63µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.184g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.52g | 6.54g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.223g | 8.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.699g | 2.01g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 0.776mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.787mg |
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| Leucine | 1.376mg |
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| Lysine | 1.55mg |
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| Methionine | 0.444mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg |
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| Valine | 0.931mg |
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| Histidine | 0.659mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.241g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.027g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.197g |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1022mg)
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 ($)
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.