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

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The main differences between turkey bacon and bologna sausage

  • Turkey bacon has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, iron, calcium, vitamin B2, and selenium; however, bologna sausage has more vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for bologna sausage is 41% higher.
  • Bologna sausage has 7 times less calcium than turkey bacon. Turkey bacon has 80mg of calcium, while bologna sausage has 11mg.
  • Bologna sausage is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Turkey bacon, unprepared 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.
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%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +627.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.2%
Contains more IronIron +81.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.5%

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% 3.3% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +28%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1643.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.9mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.72mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 CarbsCarbs +158.9%
Contains more FatsFats +17.4%
~equal in Protein ~15.3g
~equal in Water ~60.6g
~equal in Other ~3.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 40% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 g
37% 52% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +56.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Bologna sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.523mg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 2.107g 17%
Phosphorus 222mg 139mg 12%
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 0.93µg 11%
Saturated fat 4.52g 6.839g 11%
Choline 54.4mg 10%
Cholesterol 86mg 59mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.223g 9.732g 9%
Iron 1.4mg 0.77mg 8%
Vitamin D 56IU 7%
Calcium 80mg 11mg 7%
Sodium 1069mg 907mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 7%
Selenium 15.8µg 12.7µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.157mg 6%
Zinc 2.54mg 2.03mg 5%
Fats 16.93g 19.87g 5%
Potassium 349mg 281mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.72mg 1%
Folate 10µg 5µg 1%
Protein 15.94g 15.3g 1%
Calories 226kcal 247kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 3.9mg 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.036mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.26mg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.068mg 0.08mg 1%
Carbs 1.89g 0.73g 0%
Net carbs 1.89g 0.73g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 14mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Bologna 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
30%
Turkey bacon
40%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.319g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
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 bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.