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

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What are the main differences between Bologna sausage and Turkey meat?

  • Bologna sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D, yet Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Bologna sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 40% higher.
  • Bologna sausage has 9 times more Sodium than Turkey meat. Bologna sausage has 907mg of Sodium, while Turkey meat has 103mg.

We used Bologna, pork and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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 Potassium +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +157.1%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +41.6%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +134.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Potassium +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +157.1%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +41.6%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +134.6%

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 E +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1062.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.1%
Contains more Folate +80%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.02
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1062.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.1%
Contains more Folate +80%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.02

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +168.9%
Contains more Carbs +1116.7%
Contains more Other +629.2%
Contains more Protein +86.6%
Equal in Water - 63.52
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Fats +168.9%
Contains more Carbs +1116.7%
Contains more Other +629.2%
Contains more Protein +86.6%
Equal in Water - 63.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +267.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.119
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +267.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.119

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 0.06g Bologna sausage
Protein 15.3g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 19.87g 7.39g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0.73g 0.06g Bologna sausage
Calories 247kcal 189kcal Bologna sausage
Calcium 11mg 14mg Turkey meat
Iron 0.77mg 1.09mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 14mg 30mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 139mg 223mg Turkey meat
Potassium 281mg 239mg Bologna sausage
Sodium 907mg 103mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.03mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.08mg 0.093mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.036mg 0.014mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 12.7µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 0IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.07mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU 15IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg 0.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.045mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 5µg 9µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 1.02µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.641mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.168mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 1.204mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.412mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.737mg 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.482mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 59mg 109mg Bologna sausage
Trans Fat 0.101g Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 6.839g 2.155g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 9.732g 2.647g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 2.119g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Turkey meat
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
43%
Bologna sausage
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 804mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.684g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/nutrients
  2. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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