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

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What are the main differences between Turkey meat and Bologna sausage?

  • Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Bologna sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D.
  • Bologna sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 40% higher.
  • Turkey meat has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Bologna sausage. Turkey meat has 9.573mg of Vitamin B3, while Bologna sausage has 3.9mg.
  • Bologna sausage contains less Cholesterol.

We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Bologna, pork types in this comparison.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
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 +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.3%
Contains more IronIron +41.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +134.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +157.1%

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% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1062.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.93µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +86.6%
Contains more FatsFats +168.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1116.7%
Contains more OtherOther +629.2%
~equal in Water ~60.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 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 -68.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +267.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.107g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Bologna sausage Opinion
Calories 189kcal 247kcal Bologna sausage
Protein 28.55g 15.3g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 19.87g Bologna sausage
Net carbs 0.06g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0.06g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Cholesterol 109mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 15IU 56IU Bologna sausage
Magnesium 30mg 14mg Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 11mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 281mg Bologna sausage
Iron 1.09mg 0.77mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.08mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 2.03mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 139mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 907mg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.014mg 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 29.8µg 12.7µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.157mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 3.9mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.72mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.27mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.93µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Folate 9µg 5µg Turkey meat
Trans Fat 0.101g Bologna sausage
Choline 87.4mg 54.4mg Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 2.155g 6.839g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 9.732g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 2.107g Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.149mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.641mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.663mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 1.168mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 1.204mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.412mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.585mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.737mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.482mg Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
42%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 804mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.684g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.