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

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The main differences between Turkey bacon and Pork shoulder

  • Turkey bacon has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Pork shoulder has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pork shoulder is 61% higher.
  • Pork shoulder has 16 times less Sodium than Turkey bacon. Turkey bacon has 1069mg of Sodium, while Pork shoulder has 65mg.

Food types used in this article are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Pork, fresh, shoulder, 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 13% 4.5% 27% 39% 28% 74% 78% 8.5% 1.4% 139%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.6%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.4%
~equal in Zinc ~2.7mg

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 2.3% 0.42% 3.8% 51% 192% 63% 72% 43% 80% 93% 0% 3.8% 33%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +60.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2456.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.6%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.833mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.719mg
~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
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +321%
~equal in Protein ~17.18g
~equal in Fats ~17.99g
~equal in Water ~64.02g

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 6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.92 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +28.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Pork shoulder Opinion
Calories 226kcal 236kcal Pork shoulder
Protein 15.94g 17.18g Pork shoulder
Fats 16.93g 17.99g Pork shoulder
Vitamin C 0.7mg Pork shoulder
Net carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 86mg 71mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 70IU Pork shoulder
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Pork shoulder
Calcium 80mg 15mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 302mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 1.05mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.068mg 0.084mg Pork shoulder
Zinc 2.54mg 2.7mg Pork shoulder
Phosphorus 222mg 182mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 65mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin A 34IU 7IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 10µg 2µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.19mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 1.7µg Pork shoulder
Manganese 0.019mg 0.011mg Turkey bacon
Selenium 15.8µg 25.5µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.767mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.275mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 3.833mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.719mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.348mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 0.74µg Turkey bacon
Folate 10µg 5µg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g Pork shoulder
Choline 60.6mg Pork shoulder
Saturated Fat 4.52g 6.24g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 8.01g Pork shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 1.92g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.208mg Pork shoulder
Threonine 0.768mg Pork shoulder
Isoleucine 0.781mg Pork shoulder
Leucine 1.36mg Pork shoulder
Lysine 1.531mg Pork shoulder
Methionine 0.441mg Pork shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Pork shoulder
Valine 0.921mg Pork shoulder
Histidine 0.656mg Pork shoulder
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 shoulder
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
49%
Pork shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
41%
Pork shoulder

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 - 1.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1004mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.