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Roast beef vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Roast beef and Turkey sausage

  • Turkey sausage has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Roast beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 52% more.
  • Turkey sausage is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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 +91.6%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.1%
Contains more Potassium +182.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +540%
Contains less Sodium -25.1%
Contains more Copper +29.1%
Equal in Zinc - 2.98
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 77% 15% 104% 58% 112% 88% 29% 2% 81%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +91.6%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.1%
Contains more Potassium +182.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +540%
Contains less Sodium -25.1%
Contains more Copper +29.1%
Equal in Zinc - 2.98

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.2%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 0% 11% 50% 105% 34% 107% 4% 256% 4%
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 E +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.2%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.8%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Other +84%
Contains more Fats +390.2%
Contains more Carbs +143.8%
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 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 +20.8%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Other +84%
Contains more Fats +390.2%
Contains more Carbs +143.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1624.8%
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.27 g
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1624.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef Turkey sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0.64g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Protein 18.62g 15.42g Roast beef
Fats 3.69g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0.64g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Calories 115kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Sugar 0.29g 0g Turkey sausage
Calcium 5mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Iron 2.05mg 1.07mg Roast beef
Magnesium 20mg 16mg Roast beef
Phosphorus 242mg 155mg Roast beef
Potassium 647mg 229mg Roast beef
Sodium 853mg 639mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 3.2mg 2.98mg Roast beef
Copper 0.086mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.015mg Roast beef
Selenium 14.7µg 0µg Roast beef
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Roast beef
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Roast beef
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.19mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 1IU 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.054mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.165mg Roast beef
Vitamin B3 5.581mg 3.692mg Roast beef
Vitamin B5 0.566mg Roast beef
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.208mg Roast beef
Folate 5µg 4µg Roast beef
Vitamin B12 2.04µg 0.79µg Roast beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.175mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.686mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.802mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.229mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 1.453mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.447mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.612mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.819mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.481mg Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 51mg 160mg Roast beef
Trans Fat 0.148g Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 1.318g 3.839g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Roast beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Roast beef
Monounsaturated Fat 1.521g 5.158g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.27g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Roast beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef 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
48%
Roast beef
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Roast beef
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.521g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef
Roast beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef
Roast beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.