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

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The main differences between Turkey bacon and Bologna sausage

  • Turkey bacon has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, however, Bologna sausage has more Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Bologna sausage is 41% higher.
  • Bologna sausage has 7 times less Calcium than Turkey bacon. Turkey bacon has 80mg of Calcium, while Bologna sausage has 11mg.
  • Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol.

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

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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 +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%
Contains less Sodium -15.2%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +89.5%
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 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
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%
Contains less Sodium -15.2%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +89.5%

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 +51%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1643.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.9
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.72
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% 6% 42% 0% 131% 37% 74% 44% 63% 4% 117% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1643.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.9
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.72

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +158.9%
Contains more Fats +17.4%
Equal in Protein - 15.3
Equal in Water - 60.6
Equal in Other - 3.5
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% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Carbs +158.9%
Contains more Fats +17.4%
Equal in Protein - 15.3
Equal in Water - 60.6
Equal in Other - 3.5

Fat Type Comparison

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

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 Bologna sausage
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 Turkey bacon Bologna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 1.89g 0.73g Turkey bacon
Protein 15.94g 15.3g Turkey bacon
Fats 16.93g 19.87g Bologna sausage
Carbs 1.89g 0.73g Turkey bacon
Calories 226kcal 247kcal Bologna sausage
Calcium 80mg 11mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 0.77mg Turkey bacon
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Turkey bacon
Phosphorus 222mg 139mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 281mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 907mg Bologna sausage
Zinc 2.54mg 2.03mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.068mg 0.08mg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.019mg 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 15.8µg 12.7µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 34IU 0IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.157mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 3.9mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.27mg Bologna sausage
Folate 10µg 5µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 0.93µg 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 86mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Trans Fat 0.184g Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 4.52g 6.839g 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 9.732g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 2.107g 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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Turkey bacon Bologna sausage
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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
33%
Turkey bacon
43%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
40%
Bologna sausage

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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/nutrients
  2. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.