Turkey sausage vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between turkey sausage and turkey bacon
- Turkey sausage has less selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and monounsaturated fat than turkey bacon.
- Turkey bacon covers your daily need for selenium, 29% more than turkey sausage.
- Turkey sausage has 2 times more cholesterol than turkey bacon. While turkey sausage has 160mg of cholesterol, turkey bacon has only 86mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Turkey bacon, unprepared.
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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 CopperCopper | +63.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.42 g
Fats:
18.09 g
Carbs:
1.56 g
Water:
63.12 g
Other:
1.81 g
Protein:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
Other:
3.41 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~15.94g
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Fats
~16.93g
~equal in
Water
~61.83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.839 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.657 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.699 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20.6% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~4.699g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0µg | 15.8µg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 86mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 639mg | 1069mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.79µg | 1.19µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.675mg | 14% | |
| Phosphorus | 155mg | 222mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.237mg | 6% |
| Choline | 33.9mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 32mg | 80mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.068mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 349mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.4mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.98mg | 2.54mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.208mg | 0.244mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 3.839g | 4.52g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.158g | 6.223g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 17IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.692mg | 4.032mg | 2% |
| Fats | 18.09g | 16.93g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Folate | 4µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Protein | 15.42g | 15.94g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 226kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 1.56g | 1.89g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.56g | 1.89g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.184g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.657g | 4.699g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.802mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.229mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.453mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.447mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.819mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.481mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | 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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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
23%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 430mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.681g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.