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Summer sausage vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Summer sausage and Turkey breast different?

  • Summer sausage is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Iron, however, Turkey breast is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Summer sausage is 62% higher.
  • Summer sausage contains 113 times more Vitamin A RAE than Turkey breast. While Summer sausage contains 225µg of Vitamin A RAE, Turkey breast contains only 2µg.
  • Turkey breast has less Sodium.

Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +523.1%
Contains more Iron +88.3%
Contains more Zinc +43.3%
Contains more Manganese +77.8%
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.5%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Selenium +198.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 186
Equal in Copper - 0.074
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Contains more Calcium +523.1%
Contains more Iron +88.3%
Contains more Zinc +43.3%
Contains more Manganese +77.8%
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.5%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Selenium +198.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 186
Equal in Copper - 0.074

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 +12383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +329.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +311.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.2%
Equal in Folate - 7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 0% 9% 0% 63% 37% 55% 46% 30% 6% 217% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +12383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +329.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +311.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.2%
Equal in Folate - 7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +440%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +346.2%
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Contains more Water +93.5%
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Fats +440%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +346.2%
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Contains more Water +93.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +414.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +414.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer sausage Turkey breast Opinion
Net carbs 1.62g 0g Summer sausage
Protein 19.43g 21.89g Turkey breast
Fats 37.91g 7.02g Summer sausage
Carbs 1.82g 0g Summer sausage
Calories 426kcal 157kcal Summer sausage
Sugar 0.12g Turkey breast
Fiber 0.2g 0g Summer sausage
Calcium 81mg 13mg Summer sausage
Iron 2.26mg 1.2mg Summer sausage
Magnesium 13mg 24mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 178mg 186mg Turkey breast
Potassium 206mg 275mg Turkey breast
Sodium 1483mg 59mg Turkey breast
Zinc 2.25mg 1.57mg Summer sausage
Copper 0.07mg 0.074mg Turkey breast
Manganese 0.032mg 0.018mg Summer sausage
Selenium 7.5µg 22.4µg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 749IU 6IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A RAE 225µg 2µg Summer sausage
Vitamin D 12IU Summer sausage
Vitamin D 0.3µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.058mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.115mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 5.2mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.76mg 0.621mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.48mg Turkey breast
Folate 7µg 7µg
Vitamin B12 1.73µg 0.42µg Summer sausage
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.54mg 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 0.62mg 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.1mg 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.16mg 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.36mg 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 0.69mg 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.47mg 0.66mg Turkey breast
Cholesterol 89mg 65mg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 10.47g 1.91g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 13.68g 2.66g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 1.66g Summer sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Summer sausage Turkey breast
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
42%
Summer sausage
29%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Summer sausage
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 1424mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/nutrients
  2. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.