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

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Differences between turkey leg and Canadian bacon

  • Turkey leg has more iron, zinc, copper, and vitamin B5, while Canadian bacon has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, potassium, and phosphorus.
  • Canadian bacon's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 49% higher.
  • Canadian bacon contains 3 times less iron than turkey leg. Turkey leg contains 1.72mg of iron, while Canadian bacon contains 0.56mg.
  • The amount of sodium in turkey leg is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried.

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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 15% 5.1% 24% 65% 47% 84% 76% 9.7% 2.9% 144%
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 +142.9%
Contains more IronIron +207.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +125.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +265.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90.9%

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% 0.33% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 0% 7.5% 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% 3% 167% 43% 187% 43% 65% 54% 0.5% 3% 57%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +768.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 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 +141.7%
Contains more WaterWater +16.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +339%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 35% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.83 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 +64.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +277.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey leg Canadian bacon DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.669mg 49%
Vitamin B3 2.947mg 9.988mg 44%
Selenium 26.4µg 50.4µg 44%
Sodium 74mg 993mg 40%
Potassium 273mg 999mg 21%
Choline 104.8mg 19%
Phosphorus 177mg 309mg 19%
Protein 19.54g 28.31g 18%
Iron 1.72mg 0.56mg 15%
Zinc 3.09mg 1.73mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.83g 0.485g 9%
Copper 0.142mg 0.063mg 9%
Vitamin B5 1.09mg 0.72mg 7%
Fats 6.72g 2.78g 6%
Saturated fat 2.06g 1.039g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.28mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 3%
Folate 10µg 4µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.06g 1.255g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.185mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.43µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Calcium 17mg 7mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Cholesterol 71mg 67mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.8g 1%
Calories 144kcal 146kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.8g N/A
Sugar 1.2g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.016mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.332mg 0%
Threonine 0.861mg 1.226mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.998mg 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 1.537mg 2.294mg 0%
Lysine 1.809mg 2.479mg 0%
Methionine 0.557mg 0.764mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.769mg 1.158mg 0%
Valine 1.028mg 1.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.598mg 1.134mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey leg 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
25%
Turkey leg
49%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey leg
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 919mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.
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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/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.