Turkey leg vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between turkey leg and pork bacon
- The amount of selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and potassium in pork bacon is higher than in turkey leg.
- Pork bacon covers your daily need for sodium, 92% more than turkey leg.
- The amount of cholesterol in turkey leg is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +70% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +185.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +123.5% |
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 FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +351.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +260.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +197.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
35.73 g
Fats:
43.27 g
Carbs:
1.35 g
Water:
12.52 g
Other:
7.13 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +480.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +543.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +579% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.83 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.859 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +825.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +165.5% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 74mg | 2193mg | 92% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 59µg | 59% |
| Fats | 6.72g | 43.27g | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 2.06g | 14.187g | 55% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 10.623mg | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 506mg | 47% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.06g | 19.065g | 43% |
| Protein | 19.54g | 35.73g | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 1.16µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.348mg | 23% |
| Choline | 119.3mg | 22% | |
| Calories | 144kcal | 548kcal | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 4.859g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 107mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 539mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.182mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.251mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.72mg | 1.49mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.309mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 3.36mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 1.033mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.35g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.861mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 2.782mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.809mg | 2.964mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.795mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 1.417mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.028mg | 1.901mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.598mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.21g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.199g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.088g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 2119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.127g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)