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Polish sausage vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Polish sausage and Turkey sausage

  • Polish sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Turkey sausage is richer in Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Polish sausage is 39% higher.
  • Turkey sausage contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot 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 Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains less Sodium -58.5%
Contains more Zinc +54.4%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Equal in Potassium - 229
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains less Sodium -58.5%
Contains more Zinc +54.4%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +829.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.692
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.208
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 126% 35% 65% 27% 44% 2% 123% 0%
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 +829.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.692
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.208

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.1%
Contains more Carbs +130.8%
Contains more Other +132%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Equal in Fats - 18.09
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 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 +14.1%
Contains more Carbs +130.8%
Contains more Other +132%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Equal in Fats - 18.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +489.5%
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +489.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Polish sausage Turkey sausage
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Polish sausage Turkey sausage Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 1.56g Polish sausage
Protein 17.6g 15.42g Polish sausage
Fats 19.4g 18.09g Polish sausage
Carbs 3.6g 1.56g Polish sausage
Calories 259kcal 235kcal Polish sausage
Calcium 12mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Iron 0.88mg 1.07mg Turkey sausage
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 136mg 155mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 237mg 229mg Polish sausage
Sodium 1540mg 639mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 1.93mg 2.98mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.09mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.049mg Polish sausage
Selenium 17.7µg 0µg Polish sausage
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.502mg 0.054mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.165mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B3 3.443mg 3.692mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B5 0.45mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.208mg Turkey sausage
Folate 2µg 4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 0.98µg 0.79µg Polish sausage
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.175mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.591mg 0.686mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.611mg 0.802mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.076mg 1.229mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 1.11mg 1.453mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.379mg 0.447mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.539mg 0.612mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.679mg 0.819mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.444mg 0.481mg Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 66mg 160mg Polish sausage
Saturated Fat 8.01g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 5.158g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.79g 4.657g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Polish sausage Turkey sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Polish sausage
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Polish sausage
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 901mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.171g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.