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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.3% 25% 29% 27% 55% 60% 118% 4.7% 69%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +157.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.3%
Contains more IronIron +41.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 5.2% 21% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1062.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.02µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +168.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1116.7%
Contains more OtherOther +629.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.6%
~equal in Water ~63.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 52% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +267.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.119g

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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.045mg 40%
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 9.573mg 35%
Sodium 907mg 103mg 35%
Selenium 12.7µg 29.8µg 31%
Protein 15.3g 28.55g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.616mg 27%
Saturated fat 6.839g 2.155g 21%
Fats 19.87g 7.39g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 9.732g 2.647g 18%
Cholesterol 59mg 109mg 17%
Phosphorus 139mg 223mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.281mg 10%
Choline 54.4mg 87.4mg 6%
Vitamin D 56IU 15IU 5%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 0.4µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.948mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 1.02µg 4%
Zinc 2.03mg 2.48mg 4%
Magnesium 14mg 30mg 4%
Iron 0.77mg 1.09mg 4%
Calories 247kcal 189kcal 3%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.014mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.093mg 1%
Potassium 281mg 239mg 1%
Folate 5µg 9µg 1%
Carbs 0.73g 0.06g 0%
Net carbs 0.73g 0.06g N/A
Calcium 11mg 14mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 2.119g 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Turkey meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
40%
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 richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.