USDA-derived comparison

Bacon vs Turkey Mince

Bacon leads for Phosphorus, Selenium and Vitamin B1; Turkey Mince answers with Vitamin B12 and Vitamin B6.

Who each is for: Choose bacon for phosphorus and selenium. Choose turkey Mince for vitamin B12 and vitamin B6.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Bacon

Typical serving: 2 slices (20g)

30/100

More phosphorusMore seleniumMore vitamin B1More vitamin B3
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Turkey Mince

Typical serving: 1 serving (110g)

22/100

More vitamin B12More vitamin B6
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Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientBaconTurkey Mince
Calories541 kcal213 kcal
Protein37 g27 g
Carbs1 g0 g
Fat42 g12 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sat fat14 g3 g
Sodium1,717 mg90 mg
Potassium565 mg304 mg
Calcium11 mg31 mg
Iron1.4 mg1.6 mg
Magnesium33 mg29 mg
Zinc3.5 mg3.8 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0.4 µg0.2 µg
Vitamin B121.2 µg1.9 µg
Folate1 µg7 µg

Servings differ: 2 slices of bacon is about 20g, 1 serving of turkey mince about 110g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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