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

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How are Polish sausage and Turkey bacon different?

  • Polish sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, however, Turkey bacon is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Polish sausage is 39% higher.
  • Polish sausage contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Turkey bacon. While Polish sausage contains 8.01g of Saturated Fat, Turkey bacon contains only 4.52g.

Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot and Turkey bacon, unprepared are the varieties used in this article.

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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 more Copper +32.4%
Contains more Manganese +157.9%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.2%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Contains less Sodium -30.6%
Contains more Zinc +31.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Contains more Copper +32.4%
Contains more Manganese +157.9%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.2%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Contains less Sodium -30.6%
Contains more Zinc +31.6%

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 B1 +1573.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.4%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 126% 35% 65% 27% 44% 2% 123% 0%
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 B1 +1573.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.4%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.4%
Contains more Fats +14.6%
Contains more Carbs +90.5%
Contains more Other +23.2%
Contains more Water +12%
Equal in Protein - 15.94
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 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 Protein +10.4%
Contains more Fats +14.6%
Contains more Carbs +90.5%
Contains more Other +23.2%
Contains more Water +12%
Equal in Protein - 15.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +494.8%
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +494.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Polish sausage Turkey bacon Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 1.89g Polish sausage
Protein 17.6g 15.94g Polish sausage
Fats 19.4g 16.93g Polish sausage
Carbs 3.6g 1.89g Polish sausage
Calories 259kcal 226kcal Polish sausage
Calcium 12mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Iron 0.88mg 1.4mg Turkey bacon
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Turkey bacon
Phosphorus 136mg 222mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 237mg 349mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1540mg 1069mg Turkey bacon
Zinc 1.93mg 2.54mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.09mg 0.068mg Polish sausage
Manganese 0.049mg 0.019mg Polish sausage
Selenium 17.7µg 15.8µg Polish sausage
Vitamin A 0IU 34IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B1 0.502mg 0.03mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.237mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 3.443mg 4.032mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B5 0.45mg 0.675mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.244mg Turkey bacon
Folate 2µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 0.98µg 1.19µg Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.138mg Polish sausage
Threonine 0.591mg Polish sausage
Isoleucine 0.611mg Polish sausage
Leucine 1.076mg Polish sausage
Lysine 1.11mg Polish sausage
Methionine 0.379mg Polish sausage
Phenylalanine 0.539mg Polish sausage
Valine 0.679mg Polish sausage
Histidine 0.444mg Polish sausage
Cholesterol 66mg 86mg Polish sausage
Trans Fat 0.184g Polish sausage
Saturated Fat 8.01g 4.52g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 6.223g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.79g 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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is better in case of low diet
Polish sausage Turkey bacon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Polish sausage
33%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Polish sausage
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 471mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.49g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.