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

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How are Turkey bacon and Blood sausage different?

  • Turkey bacon is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, however, Blood sausage is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Blood sausage is 63% higher.
  • Turkey bacon contains 10 times more Phosphorus than Blood sausage. While Turkey bacon contains 222mg of Phosphorus, Blood sausage contains only 22mg.
  • Blood sausage has less Sodium.

Turkey bacon, unprepared and Blood sausage 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 Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +909.1%
Contains more Potassium +818.4%
Contains more Zinc +95.4%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Contains more Iron +357.1%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Equal in Selenium - 15.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 240% 6% 10% 4% 89% 36% 14% 2% 85%
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +909.1%
Contains more Potassium +818.4%
Contains more Zinc +95.4%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Contains more Iron +357.1%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Equal in Selenium - 15.5

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +510%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 39% 0% 18% 30% 23% 36% 10% 4% 126% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +510%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +46.5%
Contains more Water +30.7%
Contains more Other +47.6%
Contains more Fats +103.8%
Equal in Protein - 14.6
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
15% 35% 47% 2%
Protein: 14.6 g
Fats: 34.5 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more Carbs +46.5%
Contains more Water +30.7%
Contains more Other +47.6%
Contains more Fats +103.8%
Equal in Protein - 14.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.5%
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +80.8%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.35 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.3 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +80.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Blood sausage Opinion
Net carbs 1.89g 1.29g Turkey bacon
Protein 15.94g 14.6g Turkey bacon
Fats 16.93g 34.5g Blood sausage
Carbs 1.89g 1.29g Turkey bacon
Calories 226kcal 379kcal Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g Turkey bacon
Calcium 80mg 6mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 6.4mg Blood sausage
Magnesium 16mg 8mg Turkey bacon
Phosphorus 222mg 22mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 38mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 680mg Blood sausage
Zinc 2.54mg 1.3mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.068mg 0.04mg Turkey bacon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.01mg Turkey bacon
Selenium 15.8µg 15.5µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 34IU 0IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.13mg Blood sausage
Vitamin D 52IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 1.3µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.07mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.13mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 1.2mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.6mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.04mg Turkey bacon
Folate 10µg 5µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 1µg Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.18mg Blood sausage
Threonine 0.57mg Blood sausage
Isoleucine 0.32mg Blood sausage
Leucine 1.39mg Blood sausage
Lysine 1.05mg Blood sausage
Methionine 0.2mg Blood sausage
Phenylalanine 0.82mg Blood sausage
Valine 1.02mg Blood sausage
Histidine 0.71mg Blood sausage
Cholesterol 86mg 120mg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g Blood sausage
Saturated Fat 4.52g 13.4g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 15.9g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 3.46g 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
Turkey bacon Blood sausage
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
33%
Turkey bacon
24%
Blood sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
48%
Blood sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.88g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
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 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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/nutrients
  2. Blood sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171618/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.