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

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Summary of differences between Italian sausage and turkey bacon

  • Italian sausage has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat; however, turkey bacon is higher in phosphorus and calcium.
  • Italian sausage covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 49% more than turkey bacon.
  • Italian sausage has 3 times more monounsaturated fat than turkey bacon. While Italian sausage has 17.108g of monounsaturated fat, turkey bacon has only 6.223g.
  • Turkey bacon has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Turkey bacon, unprepared.

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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 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +281%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.4mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.54mg

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 0.33% 3.3% 5% 15% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
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% 3.3% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1976.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~10µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.237mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.032mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.19µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Turkey bacon DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.03mg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 17.108g 6.223g 27%
Saturated fat 10.195g 4.52g 26%
Fats 27.31g 16.93g 16%
Choline 78.2mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 14%
Sodium 743mg 1069mg 14%
Selenium 22µg 15.8µg 11%
Cholesterol 57mg 86mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 4.699g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.244mg 7%
Phosphorus 170mg 222mg 7%
Protein 19.12g 15.94g 6%
Calories 344kcal 226kcal 6%
Calcium 21mg 80mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.19µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 3%
Copper 0.08mg 0.068mg 1%
Zinc 2.39mg 2.54mg 1%
Carbs 4.27g 1.89g 1%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.11mg 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Potassium 304mg 349mg 1%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 4.032mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 1.89g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 16mg 0%
Iron 1.43mg 1.4mg 0%
Sugar 1.86g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 10µg 10µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.237mg 0%
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.792mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0%
Leucine 1.343mg 0%
Lysine 1.522mg 0%
Methionine 0.486mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.804mg 0%
Histidine 0.577mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.9%
Contains more FatsFats +61.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +125.9%
Contains more WaterWater +31.2%
Contains more OtherOther +57.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 56% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 g
29% 40% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +174.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.6%

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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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/nutrients
  2. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.