Sausage & deli meats

Bacon, turkey, microwaved

FDC 171639slice (8 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 26 · +4 vs Sausage & deli meats median

Microwaved turkey bacon scores 26 of 100, a Low band mark that actually ranks 23rd of 60 in Sausage & deli meats, above the category median of 22. Per 100 g it posts an excellent 59 percent DV for protein, plus good marks for iron at 15 percent DV, potassium at 14 percent DV and calcium at 13 percent DV.

It is a quick microwave breakfast strip, often standing in for pork bacon in sandwiches or alongside eggs, with a typical slice weighing about 8 g. The honest caveats are sodium, high at 2020 mg per 100 g, along with saturated fat at 6.9 g per 100 g and cholesterol notable at 153 mg per 100 g, so a couple of slices rather than a full plate keeps things in check.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 29.5 g · 32%Carb 4.2 g · 5%Fat 25.9 g · 63%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories368 kcal18%
Total fat26 g33%
Saturated fat6.9 g35%
Cholesterol153 mg51%
Sodium2020 mg88%
Carbohydrate4.2 g2%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars4.2 g
Protein30 g59%
Potassium666 mg14%
Calcium163 mg13%
Iron2.6 mg15%
Magnesium30 mg7%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A19 µg2%
Vitamin E0.14 mg1%

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FDC 171639

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein59% DV
Iron15% DV
Potassium14% DV
Calcium13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sausage & deli meats median

Nutrient density26 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g30 vs 14 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g2020 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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Frankfurter, beef, low fatDensity 28 vs 26Salami, cooked, turkeyDensity 28 vs 26Pickle and pimiento loaf, porkDensity 28 vs 26

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