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Bologna sausage vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bologna sausage and Turkey bacon

  • Bologna sausage has more Vitamin B1, however, Turkey bacon has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Bologna sausage is 41% higher.
  • Turkey bacon has 2 times less Saturated Fat than Bologna sausage. Bologna sausage has 6.839g of Saturated Fat, while Turkey bacon has 4.52g.

Food types used in this article are Bologna, pork and Turkey bacon, unprepared.

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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.
Contains less Sodium -15.2%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +89.5%
Contains more Calcium +627.3%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.2%
Contains more Zinc +25.1%
Contains more Selenium +24.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Contains less Sodium -15.2%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +89.5%
Contains more Calcium +627.3%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.2%
Contains more Zinc +25.1%
Contains more Selenium +24.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1643.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.032
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.675
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.244
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 42% 0% 131% 37% 74% 44% 63% 4% 117% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 0% 0% 8% 55% 76% 41% 57% 8% 149% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1643.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.032
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.675
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.244

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +17.4%
Contains more Carbs +158.9%
Equal in Protein - 15.94
Equal in Water - 61.83
Equal in Other - 3.41
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
Contains more Fats +17.4%
Contains more Carbs +158.9%
Equal in Protein - 15.94
Equal in Water - 61.83
Equal in Other - 3.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123%
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Turkey bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Protein 15.3g 15.94g Turkey bacon
Fats 19.87g 16.93g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0.73g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Calories 247kcal 226kcal Bologna sausage
Calcium 11mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Iron 0.77mg 1.4mg Turkey bacon
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Turkey bacon
Phosphorus 139mg 222mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 281mg 349mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 907mg 1069mg Bologna sausage
Zinc 2.03mg 2.54mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.08mg 0.068mg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.036mg 0.019mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 12.7µg 15.8µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 0IU 34IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.11mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.03mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.237mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 4.032mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.675mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.244mg Bologna sausage
Folate 5µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 1.19µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin K 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.149mg Bologna sausage
Threonine 0.641mg Bologna sausage
Isoleucine 0.663mg Bologna sausage
Leucine 1.168mg Bologna sausage
Lysine 1.204mg Bologna sausage
Methionine 0.412mg Bologna sausage
Phenylalanine 0.585mg Bologna sausage
Valine 0.737mg Bologna sausage
Histidine 0.482mg Bologna sausage
Cholesterol 59mg 86mg Bologna sausage
Trans Fat 0.184g Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 6.839g 4.52g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 9.732g 6.223g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bologna sausage Turkey bacon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Bologna sausage
33%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.319g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/nutrients
  2. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.