Turkey bacon vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between turkey bacon and turkey leg?
- Turkey bacon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and calcium, yet turkey leg is higher in selenium, vitamin B5, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Turkey bacon's daily need coverage for sodium is 43% more.
- Turkey bacon has 5 times more calcium than turkey leg. While turkey bacon has 80mg of calcium, turkey leg has only 17mg.
- The amount of sodium in turkey leg is lower.
We used Turkey bacon, unprepared and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw types in this article.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +370.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +108.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +67.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +205.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +156.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.3% |
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:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +151.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +224.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.6% |
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
2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.83 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +202.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +156.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1069mg | 74mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 0.39µg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.699g | 1.83g | 19% |
| Selenium | 15.8µg | 26.4µg | 19% |
| Fats | 16.93g | 6.72g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 4.52g | 2.06g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.223g | 2.06g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.068mg | 0.142mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.675mg | 1.09mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.032mg | 2.947mg | 7% |
| Protein | 15.94g | 19.54g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.244mg | 0.34mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 222mg | 177mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 2.54mg | 3.09mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 71mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 144kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.72mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.237mg | 0.211mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 349mg | 273mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.89g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.89g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Folate | 10µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.184g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.861mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.809mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.028mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.598mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.02g | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 995mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 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.
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.