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Lamb vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lamb and Turkey sausage

  • Turkey sausage contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Choline, Iron, and Vitamin B2 than Lamb.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 73% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey sausage is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Contains more Iron +75.7%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Zinc +49.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +88.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.111
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +75.7%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Zinc +49.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +88.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.111

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.
Lamb
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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 B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59%
Contains more Fats +15.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Other +120.7%
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +59%
Contains more Fats +15.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Other +120.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.4%
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb 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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Turkey sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Protein 24.52g 15.42g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 18.09g Lamb
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Calories 294kcal 235kcal Lamb
Calcium 17mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.88mg 1.07mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 155mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 229mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 639mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 2.98mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.111mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 2IU 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.054mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.165mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3.692mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.208mg Turkey sausage
Folate 18µg 4µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.79µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.175mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.686mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.802mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.229mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.453mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.447mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.612mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.819mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.481mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 160mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 5.158g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 4.657g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.991g)
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 - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 567mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.