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

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Differences between Turkey breast and Bologna sausage

  • Turkey breast is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Bologna sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Bologna sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 39% higher.
  • Turkey breast has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Bologna sausage. While Turkey breast has 0.48mg of Vitamin B6, Bologna sausage has only 0.27mg.
  • Turkey breast has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw 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 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
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 +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +55.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
~equal in Potassium ~281mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 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% 42% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +801.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +121.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 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 ProteinProtein +43.1%
Contains more WaterWater +15.6%
Contains more FatsFats +183%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +236.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 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 -72.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +265.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Bologna sausage Opinion
Calories 157kcal 247kcal Bologna sausage
Protein 21.89g 15.3g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 19.87g Bologna sausage
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Cholesterol 65mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Magnesium 24mg 14mg Turkey breast
Calcium 13mg 11mg Turkey breast
Potassium 275mg 281mg Bologna sausage
Iron 1.2mg 0.77mg Turkey breast
Copper 0.074mg 0.08mg Bologna sausage
Zinc 1.57mg 2.03mg Bologna sausage
Phosphorus 186mg 139mg Turkey breast
Sodium 59mg 907mg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.018mg 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 22.4µg 12.7µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.157mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 3.9mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.27mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.93µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin K 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Folate 7µg 5µg Turkey breast
Choline 54.4mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 1.91g 6.839g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 9.732g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 2.107g Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.149mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg 0.641mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.663mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg 1.168mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg 1.204mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg 0.412mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.585mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg 0.737mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg 0.482mg Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast Bologna 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
27%
Turkey breast
42%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 848mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.929g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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 breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.