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

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Significant differences between Turkey breast and Turkey sausage

  • Turkey breast has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Turkey sausage is richer in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Turkey breast covers your daily Selenium needs 41% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage has 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Turkey breast. Turkey breast has 0.48mg of Vitamin B6, while Turkey sausage has 0.208mg.
  • Turkey breast contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw 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 +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +146.2%
Contains more Zinc +89.8%
Contains more Copper +50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +146.2%
Contains more Zinc +89.8%
Contains more Copper +50%

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 B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.054
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%
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 B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.054

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Fats +157.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +74%
Equal in Water - 63.12
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 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 +42%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Fats +157.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +74%
Equal in Water - 63.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.5%
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Turkey sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Protein 21.89g 15.42g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Calories 157kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Calcium 13mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.2mg 1.07mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 24mg 16mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 186mg 155mg Turkey breast
Potassium 275mg 229mg Turkey breast
Sodium 59mg 639mg Turkey breast
Zinc 1.57mg 2.98mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.074mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.018mg Turkey breast
Selenium 22.4µg 0µg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.054mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.165mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 3.692mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.208mg Turkey breast
Folate 7µg 4µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.79µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.175mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg 0.686mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.802mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg 1.229mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg 1.453mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg 0.447mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.612mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg 0.819mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg 0.481mg Turkey breast
Cholesterol 65mg 160mg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 1.91g 3.839g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 5.158g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 4.657g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
29%
Turkey breast
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 580mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.929g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.