Canadian bacon VS turkey bacon

shawana4
shawana4 Posts: 49
edited September 24 in Food and Nutrition
So which is better? I have stoped eating regular bacon and i don't eat much meat so i decieded to try the turkey and its not bad. But is it good for you? I have been blown away with alot of my decision on eating healthy so i'm coming to MFP to help me chose the RIGHT foods.

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  • NightOwl1
    NightOwl1 Posts: 881 Member
    Turkey Bacon usually has about the same amount of calories as regular bacon, but more salt. So it's not a "healthier" alternative.
  • poustotah
    poustotah Posts: 1,121 Member
    The turkey bacon is kind of misleading. It's typically made with white AND dark meat turkey, has quite a bit of fat and quite a bit of sodium in it. I found a low sodium canadian bacon at my local deli that I like. Less fat, same protein, and less sodium. All in all, you're just going to have to look at the labels.
  • tsgaddy
    tsgaddy Posts: 96 Member
    Isn't Canadian bacon just ham?
  • poustotah
    poustotah Posts: 1,121 Member
    The turkey bacon is kind of misleading. It's typically made with white AND dark meat turkey, has quite a bit of fat and quite a bit of sodium in it. I found a low sodium canadian bacon at my local deli that I like. Less fat, same protein, and less sodium. All in all, you're just going to have to look at the labels.
  • shawana4
    shawana4 Posts: 49
    See i knew it!!!! lol Just when you think you are doing great. But thats okay at least i'm figuring it all out now.
  • shawana4
    shawana4 Posts: 49
    YOu know what i think it is ham.....now that you say that. I'm not really sure. STAY TUNE i'm sure someone will let us know. lol
  • Russellb97
    Russellb97 Posts: 1,057 Member
    Center cut bacon is the bomb! All of the real bacon taste but less fat than even turkey bacon.
  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
    I go with canadian bacon it's yummier than ham and healthier. If I use bacon I go with regular over turkey there really isn't much diffreence nutritionally wise.
  • cobarlo14
    cobarlo14 Posts: 582 Member
    boars head canadian bacon 70 per 2 oz (i think thats per slice)
    turkey bacon at Ihop 2or 3 strips 100 calories
    jimmey dean turkey sausage links (3) 110 calories

    I think the canadian bacon may be better but it depends on your taste.

    enjoy!!
  • erin_kercheval
    erin_kercheval Posts: 37 Member
    I agree with the others; Canadian bacon is the healthier choice for lower calories and much lower sodium. If you are in the mood for bacon, you should just go for regular bacon. And yes, I am pretty sure Canadian bacon is just ham, served in small round slices! If you are a sandwich/lunchmeat eater at all, you can use your lunchmeat for double duty and just heat up some ham slices for breakfast!
  • katschi
    katschi Posts: 689 Member
    I would definitely pick Canadian bacon over turkey bacon.
    Back bacon is made from pork loin.
  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
    Read the labels. From my 2 strips of turkey bacon every morning I get
    70 cals
    3g fat
    12g protein
    400g sodium

    Yes, this is a pretty big ticket sodium item, but I think it wins over real bacon in terms of the amount of protein and fat. (Well of course, real bacon also wins on TASTE).

    I only get Applegate or Wellshire brands since they have no added nitrates. Once in a while it's probably fine, but since I eat the same breakfast Every Single Morning, I keep it free of additives.
  • shawana4
    shawana4 Posts: 49
    may i ask what do you eat for breakfast
  • Laceylala
    Laceylala Posts: 3,094 Member
    ...and then there is the processing. I'm not sure if Canadian bacon or regular bacon are as processed as Turkey bacon. When I want bacon, I get bacon. Its rare that I want it however.
  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
    may i ask what do you eat for breakfast

    was that to me? my diary's open, but it's
    3 egg whites + 1 egg omelette
    2 strips of turkey bacon (or sometimes the good canadian bacon (again, no nitrates) from whole foods if i've stocked up on it)
    1 slice of all grain toast (dave's killer, silverhills bakery, or similar)
    1 Americano

    am i sick of it yet? nope, i look forward to it every morning!
  • shawana4
    shawana4 Posts: 49
    @ taso42 yes i was refering to you. Thanks for sharing. I thought eggs were not good for you as far as the sodium. As you may see I have had so many bad choices in picking foods but i'm learning.
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