Ground beef vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Ground beef and Turkey sausage
- Ground beef is richer than Turkey sausage in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, Choline, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ground beef is 71% higher.
- Turkey sausage contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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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Iron
+112.1%
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Sodium
-88.6%
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Zinc
+96%
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Selenium
+∞%
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Copper
+40.5%
Equal in Calcium - 32
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Phosphorus - 155
Equal in Potassium - 229
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Iron
+112.1%
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Sodium
-88.6%
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Zinc
+96%
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Selenium
+∞%
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Copper
+40.5%
Equal in Calcium - 32
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Phosphorus - 155
Equal in Potassium - 229
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 A
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+49.5%
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Folate
+75%
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Vitamin B12
+215.2%
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Vitamin K
+81.3%
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Vitamin E
+58.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.054
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.165
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.692
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+49.5%
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Folate
+75%
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Vitamin B12
+215.2%
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Vitamin K
+81.3%
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Vitamin E
+58.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.054
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.165
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.692
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+54.8%
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Other
+32%
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Fats
+17.7%
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Carbs
+∞%
Equal in Water - 63.12
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 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
+54.8%
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Other
+32%
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Fats
+17.7%
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Equal in Water - 63.12
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+42%
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Saturated Fat
-36.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1041.4%
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
Saturated Fat:
3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.657 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+42%
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Saturated Fat
-36.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1041.4%
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 Saturated Fat |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.56g |
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| Protein | 23.87g | 15.42g |
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| Fats | 15.37g | 18.09g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.56g |
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| Calories | 241kcal | 235kcal |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.07mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 155mg |
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| Potassium | 241mg | 229mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 639mg |
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| Zinc | 5.84mg | 2.98mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.111mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 19.1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 17IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 3.692mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.208mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.79µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.175mg |
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| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.686mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.802mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.229mg |
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| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.453mg |
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| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.447mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.612mg |
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| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.819mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.481mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 160mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.073g | 3.839g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.322g | 5.158g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 4.657g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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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
46%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.234g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)