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

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The main differences between Turkey bacon and Pork loin

  • Turkey bacon has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Pork loin has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pork loin is 73% higher.
  • Pork loin has 21 times less Sodium than Turkey bacon. Turkey bacon has 1069mg of Sodium, while Pork loin has 50mg.

Food types used in this article are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Pork, fresh, loin, 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.
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 15% 5.4% 31% 30% 19% 47% 84% 6.5% 1.4% 181%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +344.4%
Contains more IronIron +77.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +46%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +110.1%
~equal in Potassium ~356mg

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 2% 0.42% 4.2% 15% 225% 57% 86% 43% 109% 66% 0% 0.75% 38%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +124.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2903.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +93.4%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.248mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.723mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more FatsFats +34.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +348.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.8%
~equal in Water ~66.92g

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% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.34 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.36g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~5.61g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Pork loin Opinion
Calories 226kcal 198kcal Turkey bacon
Protein 15.94g 19.74g Pork loin
Fats 16.93g 12.58g Turkey bacon
Vitamin C 0.6mg Pork loin
Net carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 86mg 63mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Magnesium 16mg 21mg Pork loin
Calcium 80mg 18mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 356mg Pork loin
Iron 1.4mg 0.79mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.068mg 0.056mg Turkey bacon
Zinc 2.54mg 1.74mg Turkey bacon
Phosphorus 222mg 197mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 50mg Pork loin
Vitamin A 34IU 7IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 10µg 2µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.21mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Manganese 0.019mg 0.011mg Turkey bacon
Selenium 15.8µg 33.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.248mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 4.58mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.723mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.472mg Pork loin
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 0.53µg Turkey bacon
Folate 10µg 1µg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g Pork loin
Choline 69.7mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 4.52g 4.36g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 5.61g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 1.34g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.891mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.91mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.572mg Pork loin
Lysine 1.766mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.514mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.785mg Pork loin
Valine 1.064mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.77mg Pork loin
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 loin
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
50%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1019mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin
Pork loin 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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.