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

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Summary of differences between Turkey leg and Bologna sausage

  • Turkey leg has more Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Copper, while Bologna sausage has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Bologna sausage covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 37% more than Turkey leg.
  • Turkey leg contains 2 times more Iron than Bologna sausage. While Turkey leg contains 1.72mg of Iron, Bologna sausage contains only 0.77mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey leg is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw 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 +54.5%
Contains more Iron +123.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +52.2%
Contains more Copper +77.5%
Contains more Selenium +107.9%
Contains more Manganese +63.6%
Equal in Potassium - 281
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 65% 15% 76% 25% 10% 85% 48% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Iron +123.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +52.2%
Contains more Copper +77.5%
Contains more Selenium +107.9%
Contains more Manganese +63.6%
Equal in Potassium - 281

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 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +579.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +138.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 20% 49% 56% 66% 79% 8% 49% 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 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +579.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +138.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.7%
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more Fats +195.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +233.3%
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 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 Protein +27.7%
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more Fats +195.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +233.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +372.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.1%
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.83 g
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +372.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey leg Bologna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Protein 19.54g 15.3g Turkey leg
Fats 6.72g 19.87g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Calories 144kcal 247kcal Bologna sausage
Calcium 17mg 11mg Turkey leg
Iron 1.72mg 0.77mg Turkey leg
Magnesium 21mg 14mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 177mg 139mg Turkey leg
Potassium 273mg 281mg Bologna sausage
Sodium 74mg 907mg Turkey leg
Zinc 3.09mg 2.03mg Turkey leg
Copper 0.142mg 0.08mg Turkey leg
Manganese 0.022mg 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 26.4µg 12.7µg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.157mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B3 2.947mg 3.9mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B5 1.09mg 0.72mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.27mg Turkey leg
Folate 10µg 5µg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.93µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin K 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.149mg Turkey leg
Threonine 0.861mg 0.641mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.998mg 0.663mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.537mg 1.168mg Turkey leg
Lysine 1.809mg 1.204mg Turkey leg
Methionine 0.557mg 0.412mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.769mg 0.585mg Turkey leg
Valine 1.028mg 0.737mg Turkey leg
Histidine 0.598mg 0.482mg Turkey leg
Cholesterol 71mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 2.06g 6.839g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 2.06g 9.732g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.83g 2.107g Bologna sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey leg Bologna 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
27%
Turkey leg
43%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey leg
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 833mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.779g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/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.