Turkey bacon vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
The main differences between turkey bacon and turkey ham
- Turkey bacon has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and calcium; however, turkey ham has more selenium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for turkey ham is 41% higher.
- Turkey ham has 11 times less calcium than turkey bacon. Turkey bacon has 80mg of calcium, while turkey ham has 7mg.
- Turkey ham is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Turkey bacon, unprepared and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +1042.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +141.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +306.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +48.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.9% |
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:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +323.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~16.3g
~equal in
Other
~3.1g
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
1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.873 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +365.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +438.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.35 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.5 g
Glucose:
0.7 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +370% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Fructose
~0g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 15.8µg | 38.2µg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.699g | 0.873g | 26% |
| Fats | 16.93g | 4g | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.23mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 0.8µg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 4.52g | 1.2g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.244mg | 0.06mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.675mg | 14% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.223g | 1.337g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 222mg | 289mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.068mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1069mg | 909mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 64mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 7mg | 7% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 118kcal | 5% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.54mg | 2.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.237mg | 0.27mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 349mg | 253mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 15.94g | 16.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.032mg | 4.12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.89g | 3.1g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.89g | 3.1g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.2g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.184g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
People also compare
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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.32g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.