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Ground turkey vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ground turkey and Summer sausage

  • Ground turkey is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Summer sausage is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Summer sausage is 61% higher.
  • Ground turkey contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Summer sausage. Ground turkey contains 0.633mg of Vitamin B6, while Summer sausage contains 0.13mg.
  • Ground turkey contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Ground turkey, cooked and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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 Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.7%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +38.2%
Contains more Copper +115.7%
Contains more Selenium +314.7%
Contains more Calcium +189.3%
Contains more Iron +48.7%
Contains more Manganese +190.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 57% 22% 109% 26% 11% 85% 51% 2% 170%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.7%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +38.2%
Contains more Copper +115.7%
Contains more Selenium +314.7%
Contains more Calcium +189.3%
Contains more Iron +48.7%
Contains more Manganese +190.9%

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 B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +386.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +848.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29.1%
Equal in Folate - 7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 3% 6% 0% 20% 49% 164% 72% 147% 6% 168% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 0% 9% 0% 63% 37% 55% 46% 30% 6% 217% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +386.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +848.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29.1%
Equal in Folate - 7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.9%
Contains more Water +71.5%
Contains more Fats +264.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2800%
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more Protein +40.9%
Contains more Water +71.5%
Contains more Fats +264.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2800%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +295.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.02
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +295.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.02

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground turkey Summer sausage
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Ground turkey Summer sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.62g Summer sausage
Protein 27.37g 19.43g Ground turkey
Fats 10.4g 37.91g Summer sausage
Carbs 0g 1.82g Summer sausage
Calories 203kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Sugar 0g 0.12g Ground turkey
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Calcium 28mg 81mg Summer sausage
Iron 1.52mg 2.26mg Summer sausage
Magnesium 30mg 13mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 254mg 178mg Ground turkey
Potassium 294mg 206mg Ground turkey
Sodium 78mg 1483mg Ground turkey
Zinc 3.11mg 2.25mg Ground turkey
Copper 0.151mg 0.07mg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.011mg 0.032mg Summer sausage
Selenium 31.1µg 7.5µg Ground turkey
Vitamin A 79IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ground turkey
Vitamin D 8IU 12IU Summer sausage
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.3µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.249mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.16mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 2.9mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 0.76mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.13mg Ground turkey
Folate 7µg 7µg
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 1.73µg Summer sausage
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.15mg Ground turkey
Threonine 1.258mg 0.54mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.227mg 0.62mg Ground turkey
Leucine 2.262mg 1.1mg Ground turkey
Lysine 2.452mg 1.16mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.806mg 0.36mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0.56mg Ground turkey
Valine 1.27mg 0.69mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.811mg 0.47mg Ground turkey
Cholesterol 93mg 89mg Summer sausage
Trans Fat 0.134g Summer sausage
Saturated Fat 2.669g 10.47g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 3.458g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 3.02g Summer sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey Summer 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
53%
Ground turkey
42%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 1405mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.801g)
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. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/nutrients
  2. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.