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

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The main differences between Summer sausage and Turkey meat

  • Summer sausage is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Iron, yet Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Summer sausage is 60% higher.
  • Summer sausage contains 19 times more Vitamin A RAE than Turkey meat. Summer sausage contains 225µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Turkey meat contains 12µg.
  • Turkey meat contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 +478.6%
Contains more Iron +107.3%
Contains more Manganese +128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Selenium +297.3%
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 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Calcium +478.6%
Contains more Iron +107.3%
Contains more Manganese +128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Selenium +297.3%

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 +1820.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373.8%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
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 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1820.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373.8%
Contains more Folate +28.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +413%
Contains more Carbs +2933.3%
Contains more Other +866.7%
Contains more Protein +46.9%
Contains more Water +75.5%
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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Fats +413%
Contains more Carbs +2933.3%
Contains more Other +866.7%
Contains more Protein +46.9%
Contains more Water +75.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +416.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.4%
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +416.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.4%

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 meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer sausage Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 1.62g 0.06g Summer sausage
Protein 19.43g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 37.91g 7.39g Summer sausage
Carbs 1.82g 0.06g Summer sausage
Calories 426kcal 189kcal Summer sausage
Sugar 0.12g 0g Turkey meat
Fiber 0.2g 0g Summer sausage
Calcium 81mg 14mg Summer sausage
Iron 2.26mg 1.09mg Summer sausage
Magnesium 13mg 30mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 178mg 223mg Turkey meat
Potassium 206mg 239mg Turkey meat
Sodium 1483mg 103mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.25mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.07mg 0.093mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.032mg 0.014mg Summer sausage
Selenium 7.5µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 749IU 39IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A RAE 225µg 12µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 12IU 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.045mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.76mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 7µg 9µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.73µg 1.02µg Summer sausage
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.54mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.62mg 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.1mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 1.16mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.36mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.69mg 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.47mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 89mg 109mg Summer sausage
Trans Fat 0.101g Summer sausage
Saturated Fat 10.47g 2.155g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 13.68g 2.647g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 2.119g Summer sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Summer sausage Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Summer sausage
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1380mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.315g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.