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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.
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 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
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%
~equal in Copper ~0.068mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg

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% 0.67% 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% 3.3% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.675mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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
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
31% 43% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
29% 40% 30%
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.
Turkey breast Turkey bacon
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 breast Turkey bacon DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast Turkey 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
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
53%
Turkey bacon

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 breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/nutrients
  2. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.