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Liver vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Liver and Turkey sausage

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Copper, Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin B3 in Liver is higher than in Turkey sausage.
  • Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 745% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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 +1574.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +125.5%
Contains more Copper +471.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +52.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +1574.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +125.5%
Contains more Copper +471.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +52.7%

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.
Liver
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4620%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +174%
Contains more Folate +3975%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2263.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4620%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +174%
Contains more Folate +3975%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2263.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.7%
Contains more Carbs +141%
Contains more Fats +311.1%
Contains more Other +20.7%
Equal in Water - 63.12
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 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 +68.7%
Contains more Carbs +141%
Contains more Fats +311.1%
Contains more Other +20.7%
Equal in Water - 63.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +718.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +343.5%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +718.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +343.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Turkey sausage Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 1.56g Liver
Protein 26.02g 15.42g Liver
Fats 4.4g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Carbs 3.76g 1.56g Liver
Calories 165kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Calcium 10mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Iron 17.92mg 1.07mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 241mg 155mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 229mg Turkey sausage
Sodium 49mg 639mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 2.98mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.111mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 0IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0.5mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.054mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.165mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 3.692mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.208mg Liver
Folate 163µg 4µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0.79µg Liver
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.175mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.686mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.802mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 1.229mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 1.453mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.447mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.612mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 0.819mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.481mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 160mg Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 1.41g 3.839g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 5.158g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 4.657g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver 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
397%
Liver
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 195mg)
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 - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 590mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.429g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.