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Chorizo vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chorizo and Turkey sausage different?

  • Turkey sausage contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Choline, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 than Chorizo.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 53% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage contains less Saturated Fat.

Chorizo, pork and beef 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 +48.6%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +73.8%
Contains more Zinc +14.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains less Sodium -48.3%
Contains more Copper +38.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 155
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +48.6%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +73.8%
Contains more Zinc +14.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains less Sodium -48.3%
Contains more Copper +38.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 155

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 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
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 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.3%
Contains more Fats +111.6%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Other +116.6%
Contains more Water +98.2%
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 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 +56.3%
Contains more Fats +111.6%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Other +116.6%
Contains more Water +98.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +256.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.6%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +256.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Turkey sausage Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 1.56g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 15.42g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 18.09g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 1.56g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 235kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.59mg 1.07mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 155mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 398mg 229mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 639mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 3.41mg 2.98mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.19mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 17IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.4µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.054mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.165mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 3.692mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.208mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.79µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.175mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.686mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.802mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 1.229mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 1.453mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.447mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.612mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.819mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.481mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 160mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 5.158g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 4.657g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo 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
68%
Chorizo
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.541g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.