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

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Summary of differences between Turkey wing and Canadian bacon

  • Turkey wing has more Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Canadian bacon is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Canadian bacon covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 52% more than Turkey wing.
  • Turkey wing has 3 times more Saturated Fat than Canadian bacon. While Turkey wing has 3.28g of Saturated Fat, Canadian bacon has only 1.039g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, all classes, wing, 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% 4.2% 21% 47% 26% 42% 71% 7.2% 2.2% 122%
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 +100%
Contains more IronIron +125%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +316.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125%
~equal in Manganese ~0.016mg

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% 0.66% 0% 0% 13% 25% 83% 33% 95% 49% 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% 0% 8.2% 6% 167% 43% 187% 43% 65% 54% 0.5% 3% 57%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1238%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 12% 66%
Protein: 20.22 g
Fats: 12.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.49 g
Other: 0.97 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 +343.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +375.3%
~equal in Water ~62.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.86 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 +296%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +489.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Canadian bacon Opinion
Calories 197kcal 146kcal Turkey wing
Protein 20.22g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 12.32g 2.78g Turkey wing
Net carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 70mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Magnesium 21mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Calcium 14mg 7mg Turkey wing
Potassium 240mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Iron 1.26mg 0.56mg Turkey wing
Sugar 1.2g Turkey wing
Copper 0.077mg 0.063mg Turkey wing
Zinc 1.54mg 1.73mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 165mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 55mg 993mg Turkey wing
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Turkey wing
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Turkey wing
Vitamin E 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.017mg 0.016mg Turkey wing
Selenium 22.4µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.185mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.28mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.43µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin K 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Folate 7µg 4µg Turkey wing
Trans Fat 0.008g Turkey wing
Choline 104.8mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 3.28g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 4.97g 1.255g Turkey wing
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 0.485g Turkey wing
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 0.866mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 0.975mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 1.531mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 1.773mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.551mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.031mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.585mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.001g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.006g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Canadian bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing 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
23%
Turkey wing
49%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 938mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171495/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.