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Chuck steak vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chuck steak and Turkey sausage different?

  • Chuck steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Choline, and Vitamin B3 than Turkey sausage.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chuck steak is 93% higher.
  • Turkey sausage has less Saturated Fat.

Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild are the varieties 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 +129%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Potassium +41.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +191.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Copper +44.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +129%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Potassium +41.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +191.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Copper +44.2%

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 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +283.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +90%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +283.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +90%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +62%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +1031.3%
Equal in Fats - 18.09
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 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 +62%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +1031.3%
Equal in Fats - 18.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +474.9%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +474.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chuck steak 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 Chuck steak Turkey sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Protein 24.98g 15.42g Chuck steak
Fats 19.64g 18.09g Chuck steak
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Calories 277kcal 235kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 16mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Iron 2.45mg 1.07mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 16mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 193mg 155mg Chuck steak
Potassium 325mg 229mg Chuck steak
Sodium 71mg 639mg Chuck steak
Zinc 8.68mg 2.98mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.012mg Chuck steak
Selenium 27.5µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 5IU 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.054mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.165mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 3.692mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.208mg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 4µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0.79µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.175mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 0.686mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.802mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg 1.229mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg 1.453mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg 0.447mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.612mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg 0.819mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg 0.481mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 87mg 160mg Chuck steak
Trans Fat 1.287g Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 8.66g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 5.158g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak 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
56%
Chuck steak
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.821g)
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?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak 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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.