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Chicken breast vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chicken breast and Turkey sausage

  • Chicken breast has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Choline, however, Turkey sausage has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Chicken breast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 69% more.
  • Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried 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 Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.7%
Contains more Potassium +20.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Zinc +175.9%
Contains more Copper +105.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.07
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.7%
Contains more Potassium +20.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Zinc +175.9%
Contains more Copper +105.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.07

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +300.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +113.5%
Equal in Folate - 4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 9% 3% 0% 20% 29% 278% 63% 148% 3% 47% 6%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +300.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +113.5%
Equal in Folate - 4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +116.9%
Contains more Fats +284.1%
Contains more Carbs +205.9%
Contains more Other +60.2%
Equal in Water - 63.12
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 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 +116.9%
Contains more Fats +284.1%
Contains more Carbs +205.9%
Contains more Other +60.2%
Equal in Water - 63.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +199.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335.2%
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +199.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken breast Turkey sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0.51g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Protein 33.44g 15.42g Chicken breast
Fats 4.71g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0.51g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Calories 187kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Calcium 16mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.14mg 1.07mg Chicken breast
Magnesium 31mg 16mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 246mg 155mg Chicken breast
Potassium 276mg 229mg Chicken breast
Sodium 79mg 639mg Chicken breast
Zinc 1.08mg 2.98mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.054mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.021mg Chicken breast
Selenium 26.2µg 0µg Chicken breast
Vitamin A 23IU 0IU Chicken breast
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Chicken breast
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.19mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 5IU 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.054mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.165mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B3 14.782mg 3.692mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 1.04mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.64mg 0.208mg Chicken breast
Folate 4µg 4µg
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.79µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.6µg Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.39mg 0.175mg Chicken breast
Threonine 1.412mg 0.686mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 1.765mg 0.802mg Chicken breast
Leucine 2.509mg 1.229mg Chicken breast
Lysine 2.836mg 1.453mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.925mg 0.447mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 1.328mg 0.612mg Chicken breast
Valine 1.659mg 0.819mg Chicken breast
Histidine 1.037mg 0.481mg Chicken breast
Cholesterol 91mg 160mg Chicken breast
Saturated Fat 1.29g 3.839g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.72g 5.158g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 4.657g Turkey sausage

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Chicken breast Turkey sausage
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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
50%
Chicken breast
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken breast
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 560mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.549g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.