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Steak vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Steak and Turkey sausage?

  • Steak has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 than Turkey sausage.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 59% higher.
  • Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild types in this comparison.

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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 +124.3%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +112.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Copper +30.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 155
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +124.3%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +112.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Copper +30.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 155

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.
Steak
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +178.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 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 B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +178.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +61.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Other +235.2%
Equal in Fats - 18.09
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 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 +61.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Other +235.2%
Equal in Fats - 18.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.8%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Turkey sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Protein 24.85g 15.42g Steak
Fats 19.02g 18.09g Steak
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Calories 271kcal 235kcal Steak
Calcium 12mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Iron 2.4mg 1.07mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 155mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 229mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 639mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 2.98mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Selenium 31.8µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 6IU 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.054mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.165mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 3.692mg Steak
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.208mg Steak
Folate 6µg 4µg Steak
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.79µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.175mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 0.686mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.802mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 1.229mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 1.453mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.447mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.612mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 0.819mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.481mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 160mg Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 5.158g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 4.657g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak 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
49%
Steak
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.604g)
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 - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 581mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.