Turkey breast vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between turkey breast and turkey bacon
- Turkey breast has more vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, turkey bacon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and calcium.
- Turkey bacon covers your daily sodium needs 44% more than turkey breast.
- Turkey bacon contains 2 times less vitamin B6 than turkey breast. Turkey breast contains 0.48mg of vitamin B6, while turkey bacon contains 0.244mg.
- Turkey breast has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat, and skin, raw and Turkey bacon, unprepared.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.8% |
| 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% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +183.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
Protein:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
Other:
3.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +141.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +227.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.91 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.699 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +133.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +183.1% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 59mg | 1069mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 1.19µg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66g | 4.699g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 0.244mg | 18% |
| Fats | 7.02g | 16.93g | 15% |
| Selenium | 22.4µg | 15.8µg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.91g | 4.52g | 12% |
| Protein | 21.89g | 15.94g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.66g | 6.223g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 2.54mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.237mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 86mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 80mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.2mg | 4.032mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 186mg | 222mg | 5% |
| Calories | 157kcal | 226kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 349mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.068mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg | 0.675mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.89g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.89g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.019mg | 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 | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0.007g | 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 |
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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 breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 1010mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.