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Turkey bacon vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between turkey bacon and turkey breast

  • Turkey bacon has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and calcium; however, turkey breast is higher in vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Turkey bacon covers your daily sodium needs 44% more than turkey breast.
  • Turkey breast contains 6 times less calcium than turkey bacon. Turkey bacon contains 80mg of calcium, while turkey breast contains 13mg.
  • Turkey breast has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, 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 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +515.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.9%
Contains more IronIron +16.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.074mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.018mg

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% 0.67% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +183.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.621mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more FatsFats +141.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +227.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.3%
Contains more WaterWater +13.3%

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
31% 43% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +133.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +183.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.7%

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 Turkey breast
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Turkey breast DV% diff.
Sodium 1069mg 59mg 44%
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 0.42µg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 1.66g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.48mg 18%
Fats 16.93g 7.02g 15%
Selenium 15.8µg 22.4µg 12%
Saturated fat 4.52g 1.91g 12%
Protein 15.94g 21.89g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 6.223g 2.66g 9%
Zinc 2.54mg 1.57mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.115mg 9%
Cholesterol 86mg 65mg 7%
Calcium 80mg 13mg 7%
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 5.2mg 7%
Phosphorus 222mg 186mg 5%
Calories 226kcal 157kcal 3%
Iron 1.4mg 1.2mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.058mg 2%
Potassium 349mg 275mg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 2µg 1%
Copper 0.068mg 0.074mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.621mg 1%
Folate 10µg 7µg 1%
Carbs 1.89g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.89g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.019mg 0.018mg 0%
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0%
Threonine 0.957mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.704mg 0%
Lysine 1.996mg 0%
Methionine 0.616mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0%
Valine 1.141mg 0%
Histidine 0.66mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.01g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Turkey breast
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
27%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 1010mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.61g)
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 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.

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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.