Italian sausage vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Italian sausage and Turkey bacon
- Italian sausage has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Turkey bacon is higher in Phosphorus, and Calcium.
- Italian sausage covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 49% more than Turkey bacon.
- Italian sausage has 3 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Turkey bacon. While Italian sausage has 17.108g of Monounsaturated Fat, Turkey bacon has only 6.223g.
- Turkey bacon has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked 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.
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Sodium
-30.5%
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Copper
+17.6%
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Selenium
+39.2%
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Calcium
+281%
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Phosphorus
+30.6%
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Potassium
+14.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
Equal in Zinc - 2.54
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Sodium
-30.5%
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Copper
+17.6%
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Selenium
+39.2%
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Calcium
+281%
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Phosphorus
+30.6%
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Potassium
+14.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
Equal in Zinc - 2.54
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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Vitamin E
+127.3%
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Vitamin B1
+1976.7%
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Vitamin B6
+35.2%
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Vitamin A
+112.5%
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Folate
+100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.237
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.032
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.19
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Vitamin E
+127.3%
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Vitamin B1
+1976.7%
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Vitamin B6
+35.2%
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Vitamin A
+112.5%
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Folate
+100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.237
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.032
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.19
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+19.9%
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Fats
+61.3%
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Carbs
+125.9%
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Water
+31.2%
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Other
+57.1%
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
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2.17 g
Protein:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
Other:
3.41 g
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Protein
+19.9%
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Fats
+61.3%
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Carbs
+125.9%
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+31.2%
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+57.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+174.9%
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Saturated Fat
-55.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+33.6%
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
Saturated Fat:
4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.699 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+174.9%
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Saturated Fat
-55.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+33.6%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.17g | 1.89g |
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| Protein | 19.12g | 15.94g |
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| Fats | 27.31g | 16.93g |
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| Carbs | 4.27g | 1.89g |
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| Calories | 344kcal | 226kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0.1g |
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| Calcium | 21mg | 80mg |
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| Iron | 1.43mg | 1.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 222mg |
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| Potassium | 304mg | 349mg |
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| Sodium | 743mg | 1069mg |
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| Zinc | 2.39mg | 2.54mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.068mg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg | 15.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 16IU | 34IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 10µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.237mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 4.032mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.675mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.244mg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 1.19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.577mg |
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| Cholesterol | 57mg | 86mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.184g |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.195g | 4.52g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 17.108g | 6.223g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 4.699g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.027g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.197g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.241g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
48%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.675g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey bacon is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.