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

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How are Turkey breast and Canadian bacon different?

  • Turkey breast is higher in Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Canadian bacon is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Canadian bacon is 51% higher.
  • Turkey breast contains 2 times more Iron than Canadian bacon. While Turkey breast contains 1.2mg of Iron, Canadian bacon contains only 0.56mg.
  • Canadian bacon has less Saturated Fat.

Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried are the varieties used 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 2.1% 88% 21% 21% 47% 132% 130% 2.1% 275%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains more IronIron +114.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +263.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125%

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% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 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% 8.2% 6% 167% 43% 187% 43% 65% 54% 0.5% 3% 57%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1053.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.43µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
28% 3% 2% 63% 5%
Protein: 28.31 g
Fats: 2.78 g
Carbs: 1.8 g
Water: 62.5 g
Other: 4.61 g
Contains more FatsFats +152.5%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +343.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.485 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +112%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +242.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey breast Canadian bacon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Canadian bacon Opinion
Calories 157kcal 146kcal Turkey breast
Protein 21.89g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 7.02g 2.78g Turkey breast
Net carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 65mg 67mg Turkey breast
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Magnesium 24mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Calcium 13mg 7mg Turkey breast
Potassium 275mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Iron 1.2mg 0.56mg Turkey breast
Sugar 1.2g Turkey breast
Copper 0.074mg 0.063mg Turkey breast
Zinc 1.57mg 1.73mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 186mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 59mg 993mg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.018mg 0.016mg Turkey breast
Selenium 22.4µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.185mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.28mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.43µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin K 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Folate 7µg 4µg Turkey breast
Trans Fat 0.008g Turkey breast
Choline 104.8mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 1.91g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 1.255g Turkey breast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 0.485g Turkey breast
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 0.957mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 1.704mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 1.996mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.616mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.141mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.66mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.001g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.006g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Canadian bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast Canadian bacon
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
27%
Turkey breast
49%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 934mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.871g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon 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 breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/nutrients
  2. Canadian bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168383/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.