Turkey ham vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between turkey ham and turkey bacon
- Turkey ham has more selenium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, turkey bacon has more fats, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for turkey ham is 41% higher.
- Turkey bacon has 8 times less vitamin B1 than turkey ham. Turkey ham has 0.23mg of vitamin B1, while turkey bacon has 0.03mg.
- Turkey ham is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Turkey bacon, unprepared.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +141.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1042.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.9% |
| 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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 38.2µg | 15.8µg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.873g | 4.699g | 26% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 4.197g | 25% | |
| Fats | 4g | 16.93g | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.03mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8µg | 1.19µg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 1.2g | 4.52g | 15% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.241g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.675mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.244mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.337g | 6.223g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 289mg | 222mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.068mg | 8% | |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 86mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 80mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 909mg | 1069mg | 7% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 226kcal | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 1.4mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 2.54mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 349mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.237mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Protein | 16.3g | 15.94g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.12mg | 4.032mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 14g | 7.1g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 72kcal | 142kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 85g | 44g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.8 | 2.4 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 1.89g | N/A |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 1.89g | 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 (DPA) | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.027g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
Protein:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
Other:
3.41 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +323.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.873 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 | -73.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +365.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +438.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
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Sucrose:
0.5 g
Glucose:
0.7 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.35 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +370% |
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