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Beef tenderloin vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef tenderloin and Turkey sausage different?

  • Turkey sausage contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Choline, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus than Beef tenderloin.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 70% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage contains less Saturated Fat.

Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild types were 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 Iron +190.7%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +35.2%
Contains more Copper +10.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +255.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.111
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +190.7%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +35.2%
Contains more Copper +10.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +255.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.111

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 B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +211.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +211.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +55%
Contains more Fats +36%
Contains more Other +72.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30.5%
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more Protein +55%
Contains more Fats +36%
Contains more Other +72.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +365.7%
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +365.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Turkey sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Protein 23.9g 15.42g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 18.09g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Calories 324kcal 235kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Iron 3.11mg 1.07mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 22mg 16mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 155mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 331mg 229mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 639mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 2.98mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.111mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.014mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 22.9µg 0µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.054mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.165mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 3.692mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.208mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 8µg 4µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.79µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.175mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.686mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.802mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 1.229mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 1.453mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.447mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 0.819mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.481mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 160mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 5.158g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 4.657g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Turkey sausage
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.881g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/nutrients
  2. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.