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Turkey bacon vs. T bone steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between turkey bacon and t bone steak

  • Turkey bacon has more vitamin B5 and calcium; however, t bone steak is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Turkey bacon covers your daily sodium needs 44% more than t bone steak.
  • T bone steak has 4 times less calcium than turkey bacon. Turkey bacon has 80mg of calcium, while t bone steak has 19mg.
  • T bone steak contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Beef, short loin, t-bone steak, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked, grilled.

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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 14% 5.7% 25% 134% 26% 128% 90% 8.9% 0.52% 166%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +321.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +375%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more IronIron +155%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~210mg

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% 3.3% 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 0% 0.33% 2.8% 1.5% 14% 62% 118% 18% 175% 236% 3.8% 5.3% 36%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +58.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
27% 11% 61%
Protein: 27.48 g
Fats: 11.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +53.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +292%
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.4%
~equal in Water ~60.6g

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
44% 50% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.6 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.159 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +706%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.6g

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 T bone steak
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 T bone steak DV% diff.
Sodium 1069mg 68mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.758mg 40%
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 1.89µg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 0.583g 27%
Iron 1.4mg 3.57mg 27%
Selenium 15.8µg 30.4µg 27%
Protein 15.94g 27.48g 23%
Zinc 2.54mg 4.69mg 20%
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 6.292mg 14%
Choline 66.1mg 12%
Fats 16.93g 11.05g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.307mg 7%
Calcium 80mg 19mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 6.223g 5.159g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.27mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.057mg 2%
Phosphorus 222mg 210mg 2%
Potassium 349mg 280mg 2%
Cholesterol 86mg 81mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.004mg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 1µg 1%
Folate 10µg 7µg 1%
Copper 0.068mg 0.079mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 20mg 1%
Carbs 1.89g 0g 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Calories 226kcal 217kcal 0%
Net carbs 1.89g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.14mg 0%
Trans fat 0.184g 0.595g N/A
Saturated fat 4.52g 4.6g 0%
Tryptophan 0.325mg 0%
Threonine 1.349mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.343mg 0%
Leucine 2.46mg 0%
Lysine 2.74mg 0%
Methionine 0.762mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0%
Valine 1.421mg 0%
Histidine 1.05mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.013g 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 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g 0.373g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon T bone steak
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
52%
T bone steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
60%
T bone steak

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 - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
T bone steak
T bone steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
T bone steak
T bone steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1001mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
T bone steak
T bone steak 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. T bone steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168620/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.