Ground chicken vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Ground chicken and Turkey sausage
- Ground chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Turkey sausage has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
- Ground chicken's daily need coverage for Selenium is 26% more.
- Ground chicken has 3 times more Potassium than Turkey sausage. Ground chicken has 677mg of Potassium, while Turkey sausage has 229mg.
- Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 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.
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Magnesium
+75%
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Phosphorus
+51%
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Potassium
+195.6%
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Sodium
-88.3%
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Selenium
+∞%
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Calcium
+300%
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Iron
+15.1%
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Zinc
+55.2%
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Copper
+79%
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Magnesium
+75%
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Phosphorus
+51%
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Potassium
+195.6%
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-88.3%
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Selenium
+∞%
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Calcium
+300%
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Iron
+15.1%
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Zinc
+55.2%
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Copper
+79%
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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Vitamin E
+105.3%
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Vitamin B1
+124.1%
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Vitamin B2
+83%
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Vitamin B3
+92.5%
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Vitamin B6
+158.7%
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Vitamin K
+31.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin B12
+54.9%
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Vitamin E
+105.3%
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Vitamin B1
+124.1%
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Vitamin B2
+83%
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Vitamin B3
+92.5%
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Vitamin B6
+158.7%
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Vitamin K
+31.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin B12
+54.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+51%
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Fats
+65.7%
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Carbs
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Other
+105.7%
Equal in Water - 63.12
Protein:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
Other:
0.88 g
Protein:
15.42 g
Fats:
18.09 g
Carbs:
1.56 g
Water:
63.12 g
Other:
1.81 g
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Protein
+51%
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Fats
+65.7%
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+105.7%
Equal in Water - 63.12
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-19%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+123.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.158
Saturated Fat:
3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.08 g
Saturated Fat:
3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.657 g
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Saturated Fat
-19%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+123.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.158
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.56g |
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| Protein | 23.28g | 15.42g |
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| Fats | 10.92g | 18.09g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.56g |
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| Calories | 189kcal | 235kcal |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 0.93mg | 1.07mg |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 234mg | 155mg |
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| Potassium | 677mg | 229mg |
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| Sodium | 75mg | 639mg |
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| Zinc | 1.92mg | 2.98mg |
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| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.111mg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 14.3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin D | 17IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.121mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.107mg | 3.692mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.327mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.538mg | 0.208mg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 0.79µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.196mg | 0.175mg |
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| Threonine | 0.97mg | 0.686mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.06mg | 0.802mg |
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| Leucine | 1.816mg | 1.229mg |
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| Lysine | 2.014mg | 1.453mg |
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| Methionine | 0.596mg | 0.447mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.912mg | 0.612mg |
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| Valine | 1.102mg | 0.819mg |
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| Histidine | 0.706mg | 0.481mg |
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| Cholesterol | 107mg | 160mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.087g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.11g | 3.839g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.031g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.879g | 5.158g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.08g | 4.657g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.729g)
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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