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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.
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 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
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%
~equal in Iron ~1.43mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.39mg

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 0.33% 3.3% 5% 15% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~10µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.233mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.165mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.3µg

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
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
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
29% 40% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 g
33% 56% 11%
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%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Italian sausage 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Italian 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
47%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.675g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/nutrients
  2. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.