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Brisket vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brisket and Turkey sausage

  • Brisket is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Choline, and Vitamin B6, yet Turkey sausage is higher in Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Brisket covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 55% more than Turkey sausage.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey sausage is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild.

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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 +127.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +124.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Copper +11%
Equal in Potassium - 229
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +127.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +124.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Copper +11%
Equal in Potassium - 229

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 E +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.6%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.054
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.165
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.692
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
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 E +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.6%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.054
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.165
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.692

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +86.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20.3%
Contains more Other +546.4%
Equal in Fats - 18.09
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 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 +86.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20.3%
Contains more Other +546.4%
Equal in Fats - 18.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +583.8%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +583.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket Turkey sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Protein 28.82g 15.42g Brisket
Fats 18.42g 18.09g Brisket
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Calories 289kcal 235kcal Brisket
Calcium 16mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Iron 2.43mg 1.07mg Brisket
Magnesium 19mg 16mg Brisket
Phosphorus 175mg 155mg Brisket
Potassium 232mg 229mg Brisket
Sodium 48mg 639mg Brisket
Zinc 6.69mg 2.98mg Brisket
Copper 0.1mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.01mg Brisket
Selenium 27.1µg 0µg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.19mg Brisket
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.054mg Brisket
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.165mg Brisket
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 3.692mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 0.568mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.208mg Brisket
Folate 9µg 4µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 0.79µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.6µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.175mg Brisket
Threonine 1.101mg 0.686mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg 0.802mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg 1.229mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg 1.453mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg 0.447mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 0.612mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg 0.819mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg 0.481mg Brisket
Cholesterol 106mg 160mg Brisket
Saturated Fat 7.305g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 7.934g 5.158g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 4.657g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brisket 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
43%
Brisket
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.466g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 591mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.