Turkey bacon vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between turkey bacon and Italian sausage
- Turkey bacon has more phosphorus and calcium; however, Italian sausage is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat.
- Italian sausage covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 49% more than turkey bacon.
- Turkey bacon has 4 times more calcium than Italian sausage. While turkey bacon has 80mg of calcium, Italian sausage has only 21mg.
- Italian sausage has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey bacon, unprepared and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +281% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1976.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.623mg | 49% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.223g | 17.108g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 4.52g | 10.195g | 26% |
| Fats | 16.93g | 27.31g | 16% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.675mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 1069mg | 743mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 15.8µg | 22µg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 57mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.699g | 3.518g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.244mg | 0.33mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 222mg | 170mg | 7% |
| Protein | 15.94g | 19.12g | 6% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 344kcal | 6% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 21mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 1.3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.068mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 2.54mg | 2.39mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.89g | 4.27g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 349mg | 304mg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.032mg | 4.165mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 1.89g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.43mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.86g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.237mg | 0.233mg | 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 | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
Other:
3.41 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +125.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.699 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +174.9% |
