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

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How are Bologna sausage and Turkey sausage different?

  • Bologna sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B12, however, Turkey sausage is richer in Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Bologna sausage is 39% higher.
  • Turkey sausage has less Saturated Fat.

Bologna, pork and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild 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.
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 11% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.9%
Contains more IronIron +39%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.5%

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.
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% 42% 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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 12% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +868.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +433.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.165mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.692mg

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
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more OtherOther +93.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +113.7%
~equal in Protein ~15.42g
~equal in Fats ~18.09g
~equal in Water ~63.12g

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
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +88.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +121%

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 sausage
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 247kcal 235kcal Bologna sausage
Protein 15.3g 15.42g Turkey sausage
Fats 19.87g 18.09g Bologna sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 0.73g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0.73g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 59mg 160mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU 17IU Bologna sausage
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Turkey sausage
Calcium 11mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 281mg 229mg Bologna sausage
Iron 0.77mg 1.07mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.03mg 2.98mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 139mg 155mg Turkey sausage
Sodium 907mg 639mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.19mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg 0.4µg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 12.7µg 0µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.054mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.165mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 3.692mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.208mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.79µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 5µg 4µg Bologna sausage
Choline 54.4mg 33.9mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 6.839g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 9.732g 5.158g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.175mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.641mg 0.686mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.802mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.168mg 1.229mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 1.204mg 1.453mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.412mg 0.447mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.612mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.737mg 0.819mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.482mg 0.481mg Bologna sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Turkey sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Bologna sausage
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.