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

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Important differences between Turkey bacon and Summer sausage

  • Turkey bacon has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Summer sausage has more Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Summer sausage's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 30% more.
  • Turkey bacon has 2 times more Selenium than Summer sausage. Turkey bacon has 15.8µg of Selenium, while Summer sausage has 7.5µg.
  • Turkey bacon is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey bacon, unprepared and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +110.7%
Contains more IronIron +61.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.4%
~equal in Calcium ~81mg
~equal in Copper ~0.07mg

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% 2% 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% 45% 0% 9% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +730%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more WaterWater +70.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.9%
Contains more FatsFats +123.9%
Contains more OtherOther +36.1%
~equal in Carbs ~1.82g

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
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +119.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Summer sausage Opinion
Calories 226kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Protein 15.94g 19.43g Summer sausage
Fats 16.93g 37.91g Summer sausage
Net carbs 1.89g 1.62g Turkey bacon
Carbs 1.89g 1.82g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 86mg 89mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin D 12IU Summer sausage
Magnesium 16mg 13mg Turkey bacon
Calcium 80mg 81mg Summer sausage
Potassium 349mg 206mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 2.26mg Summer sausage
Sugar 0.12g Turkey bacon
Fiber 0.2g Summer sausage
Copper 0.068mg 0.07mg Summer sausage
Zinc 2.54mg 2.25mg Turkey bacon
Phosphorus 222mg 178mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 1483mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 34IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A 10µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.11mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin D 0.3µg Summer sausage
Manganese 0.019mg 0.032mg Summer sausage
Selenium 15.8µg 7.5µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.249mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.16mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 2.9mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.76mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.13mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 1.73µg Summer sausage
Folate 10µg 7µg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g Summer sausage
Saturated Fat 4.52g 10.47g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 3.02g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.15mg Summer sausage
Threonine 0.54mg Summer sausage
Isoleucine 0.62mg Summer sausage
Leucine 1.1mg Summer sausage
Lysine 1.16mg Summer sausage
Methionine 0.36mg Summer sausage
Phenylalanine 0.56mg Summer sausage
Valine 0.69mg Summer sausage
Histidine 0.47mg Summer sausage
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Summer sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
39%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.