Turkey breast vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Turkey breast and Italian sausage
- Turkey breast has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Italian sausage covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 47% more than Turkey breast.
- Turkey breast contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.
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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.
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Sodium
-92.1%
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Calcium
+61.5%
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Iron
+19.2%
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Potassium
+10.5%
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Zinc
+52.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Selenium - 22
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Sodium
-92.1%
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Calcium
+61.5%
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Iron
+19.2%
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Potassium
+10.5%
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Zinc
+52.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Selenium - 22
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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Vitamin B3
+24.8%
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Vitamin B6
+45.5%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin A
+166.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+974.1%
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Vitamin B2
+102.6%
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Vitamin B12
+209.5%
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Vitamin B3
+24.8%
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Vitamin B6
+45.5%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin A
+166.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+974.1%
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Vitamin B2
+102.6%
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Vitamin B12
+209.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+14.5%
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Water
+48.6%
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Fats
+289%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Other
+108.7%
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
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0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
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Protein
+14.5%
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Water
+48.6%
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Fats
+289%
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+∞%
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Other
+108.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-81.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+543.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+111.9%
Saturated Fat:
1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.66 g
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
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Saturated Fat
-81.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+543.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+111.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g |
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| Protein | 21.89g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 7.02g | 27.31g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 4.27g |
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| Calories | 157kcal | 344kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.43mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 186mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 275mg | 304mg |
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| Sodium | 59mg | 743mg |
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| Zinc | 1.57mg | 2.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg |
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| Selenium | 22.4µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.2mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 0.33mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.957mg | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 1.704mg | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 1.996mg | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.616mg | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 1.141mg | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.66mg | 0.577mg |
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| Cholesterol | 65mg | 57mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.91g | 10.195g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.66g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66g | 3.518g |
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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
29%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 684mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.285g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage 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.