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

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How are Turkey sausage and Pork bacon different?

  • Pork bacon has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Choline, Vitamin B12, and Potassium than Turkey sausage.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pork bacon is 107% higher.

Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +220%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Iron +39.3%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +226.5%
Contains more Potassium +135.4%
Contains more Zinc +12.8%
Contains more Copper +64%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 22% 217% 48% 287% 92% 61% 3% 322%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Iron +39.3%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +226.5%
Contains more Potassium +135.4%
Contains more Zinc +12.8%
Contains more Copper +64%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 12% 2% 14% 39% 70% 0% 48% 3% 99% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 7% 0% 0% 87% 58% 200% 62% 72% 2% 145% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +15.6%
Contains more Water +404.2%
Contains more Protein +131.7%
Contains more Fats +139.2%
Contains more Other +293.9%
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more Carbs +15.6%
Contains more Water +404.2%
Contains more Protein +131.7%
Contains more Fats +139.2%
Contains more Other +293.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +269.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.859
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +269.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.859

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Pork bacon Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 1.35g Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 35.73g Pork bacon
Fats 18.09g 43.27g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.56g 1.35g Turkey sausage
Calories 235kcal 548kcal Pork bacon
Calcium 32mg 10mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 1.49mg Pork bacon
Magnesium 16mg 30mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 155mg 506mg Pork bacon
Potassium 229mg 539mg Pork bacon
Sodium 639mg 2193mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.98mg 3.36mg Pork bacon
Copper 0.111mg 0.182mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.022mg Pork bacon
Selenium 0µg 59µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 11µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.32mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.348mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.251mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 10.623mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.309mg Pork bacon
Folate 4µg 2µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 1.16µg Pork bacon
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.1µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.299mg Pork bacon
Threonine 0.686mg 1.399mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.676mg Pork bacon
Leucine 1.229mg 2.782mg Pork bacon
Lysine 1.453mg 2.964mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.447mg 0.795mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 1.417mg Pork bacon
Valine 0.819mg 1.901mg Pork bacon
Histidine 0.481mg 1.343mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 160mg 107mg Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 3.839g 14.187g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 19.065g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 4.859g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Pork bacon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
24%
Turkey sausage
53%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 1554mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.348g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/nutrients
  2. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.