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It would seem that turkey bacon is a healthier alternative to pork bacon, but a quick look at the nutrition label says that it is not.
Turkey bacon has almost double the sodium of pork bacon. You may also be surprised to learn that the fat content in turkey bacon is just slightly less, not enough to persuade many to switch.
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Is turkey bacon healthier than pork bacon?
Dr. Oz on Oprah - Pork Bacon is healthier, Turkey Bacon is extremely high in sodium though they are the same in calories.From:Eat This Not That! Supermarket Survival Guide: The No-diet ...David Zinczenko
Do colonists eat turkey bacon?
No. Bacon is pork, turkey bacon is made in a factory.
What part of the turkey does bacon come from?
Bacon does not come from a turkey. Bacon comes from the Diaphram of a pig. Actually pork bacon come from the belly or side of the pig. I'm not sure exactly where turkey bacon is on the turkey, but bacon is just a certain kind of muscle on an animal. Knowing that I would assume that on a turkey it could more than likely be in a similar location as on a pig. I am not completely sure though. Real Answer: Turkey Bacon comes from the thigh of the turkey. Because of the leaness of the meat it is chopped or ground up and formed into strips to look like pork bacon. Pork bacon comes from the pig belly. They usually cut the meat and fat from the pork belly. The left over skin if deep fried is then pork rinds.
Is turkey bacon considered bacon?
If you're asking about the fat and sodium level then yes it is. But if you're asking if it tastes better then regular bacon there really is no answer for that. Some people can't handle regular bacon because it has too much fat, sodium, oil, and grease. So with that theory turkey bacon is better. But some people don't like turkey bacon because they think that it's just a cheap ripoff off regular bacon. But some people like both. I have a friend who had never tried turkey bacon. One day she came over and in the morning when we ate it she loved it! All in all it just depends which one you like better. Only YOU can answer that. My theory is that bacon is way better. Turkey Bacon is terrible!
Does turkey bacon have less calories than pork bacon?
way less
Is bacon a vegtable?
Unless Bacon is made from SOYBEANS, Bacon is Not a Vegetable, Bacon is a Meat, usually made from PORK, turkey, or beef.
Is bacon made from a cow?
Traditionally, bacon was made from pork, but now there is also turkey bacon and beef bacon. Morningstar farms also makes a vegetarian bacon.
Can Muslims eat turkey bacon?
Turkey bacon typically does not contain any pork products however Muslims will not eat meat that is not certified Halal. Halal turkey bacon products are available at certain specialist butchers.
What types of meat can you put on salads?
chicken, turkey, bacon, ham, pork
What taste smells and is shaped like bacon but is not made from pork?
Turkey bacon and meatless bacon substitute are both made to look and smell like bacon.
Different types of meat?
Beef pork chicken turkey venison ham bacon
Are pork bellies bacon?
Pork bellies are not bacon but they can be made into bacon. Pork shoulders are also made into bacon.
