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 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
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 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 ZincZinc | +21% |
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 | +60% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +666.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +306.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +48.8% |
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% |
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% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.244mg | 14% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.675mg | 14% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.337g | 6.223g | 12% |
Phosphorus | 289mg | 222mg | 10% |
Copper | 0.068mg | 8% | |
Sodium | 909mg | 1069mg | 7% |
Cholesterol | 64mg | 86mg | 7% |
Calcium | 7mg | 80mg | 7% |
Calories | 118kcal | 226kcal | 5% |
Iron | 1mg | 1.4mg | 5% |
Zinc | 2.1mg | 2.54mg | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.237mg | 3% |
Potassium | 253mg | 349mg | 3% |
Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
Vitamin A | 16µg | 10µg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
Manganese | 0.019mg | 1% | |
Protein | 16.3g | 15.94g | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.12mg | 4.032mg | 1% |
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 - ALA | 0.241g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 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 |
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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Protein
~15.94g
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Other
~3.41g
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:
0 g
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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Starch
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~equal in
Fructose
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
~0g