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

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What are the main differences between Chicken thigh and Turkey sausage?

  • Chicken thigh is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, while Turkey sausage is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Chicken thigh's daily need coverage for Selenium is 37% higher.
  • Turkey sausage has 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Chicken thigh. Chicken thigh has 7.12mg of Vitamin B3, while Turkey sausage has 3.692mg.
  • Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild types in this comparison.

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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 +36.4%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.4%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +146.2%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Equal in Zinc - 2.98
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +36.4%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.4%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +146.2%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Equal in Zinc - 2.98

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 B1 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.7%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +139.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.7%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +139.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +82.7%
Contains more Fats +75.6%
Contains more Carbs +32.2%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Equal in Water - 63.12
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 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 +82.7%
Contains more Fats +75.6%
Contains more Carbs +32.2%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Equal in Water - 63.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.6%
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken thigh Turkey sausage Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Protein 28.18g 15.42g Chicken thigh
Fats 10.3g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.18g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Calories 218kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Calcium 13mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.46mg 1.07mg Chicken thigh
Magnesium 26mg 16mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 199mg 155mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 259mg 229mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 95mg 639mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 2.79mg 2.98mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.09mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.027mg Chicken thigh
Selenium 20.5µg 0µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 70IU 0IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 8IU 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.054mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.165mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 7.12mg 3.692mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.208mg Chicken thigh
Folate 9µg 4µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.79µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.329mg 0.175mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.188mg 0.686mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.486mg 0.802mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.115mg 1.229mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.384mg 1.453mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.778mg 0.447mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.121mg 0.612mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.397mg 0.819mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.874mg 0.481mg Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 102mg 160mg Chicken thigh
Saturated Fat 2.78g 3.839g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.82g 5.158g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.43g 4.657g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken thigh 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
36%
Chicken thigh
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chicken thigh
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 is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 544mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.059g)
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 thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.