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

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How are Turkey ham and Summer sausage different?

  • Turkey ham is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while Summer sausage is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
  • Turkey ham covers your daily need of Selenium 56% more than Summer sausage.
  • Turkey ham contains 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Summer sausage. Turkey ham contains 0.27mg of Vitamin B2, while Summer sausage contains 0.16mg.
  • Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol.

USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese types were 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 Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.4%
Contains more Potassium +22.8%
Contains less Sodium -38.7%
Contains more Selenium +409.3%
Contains more Calcium +1057.1%
Contains more Iron +126%
Equal in Zinc - 2.25
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.4%
Contains more Potassium +22.8%
Contains less Sodium -38.7%
Contains more Selenium +409.3%
Contains more Calcium +1057.1%
Contains more Iron +126%
Equal in Zinc - 2.25

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 B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1313.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.249
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1313.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.249

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +70.3%
Contains more Water +103%
Contains more Protein +19.2%
Contains more Fats +847.8%
Contains more Other +49.7%
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
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
Contains more Carbs +70.3%
Contains more Water +103%
Contains more Protein +19.2%
Contains more Fats +847.8%
Contains more Other +49.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +923.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245.9%
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +923.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Summer sausage Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 1.62g Turkey ham
Protein 16.3g 19.43g Summer sausage
Fats 4g 37.91g Summer sausage
Carbs 3.1g 1.82g Turkey ham
Calories 118kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Sugar 1.2g 0.12g Summer sausage
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Calcium 7mg 81mg Summer sausage
Iron 1mg 2.26mg Summer sausage
Magnesium 16mg 13mg Turkey ham
Phosphorus 289mg 178mg Turkey ham
Potassium 253mg 206mg Turkey ham
Sodium 909mg 1483mg Turkey ham
Zinc 2.1mg 2.25mg Summer sausage
Copper 0.07mg Summer sausage
Manganese 0.032mg Summer sausage
Selenium 38.2µg 7.5µg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 53IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin D 12IU Summer sausage
Vitamin D 0.3µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.249mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.16mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 2.9mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B5 0.76mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.13mg Summer sausage
Folate 7µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 1.73µg Summer sausage
Tryptophan 0.15mg Summer sausage
Threonine 0.54mg Summer sausage
Isoleucine 0.62mg Summer sausage
Leucine 1.1mg Summer sausage
Lysine 1.16mg Summer sausage
Methionine 0.36mg Summer sausage
Phenylalanine 0.56mg Summer sausage
Valine 0.69mg Summer sausage
Histidine 0.47mg Summer sausage
Cholesterol 64mg 89mg Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 1.2g 10.47g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 3.02g Summer sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Summer sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
26%
Turkey ham
42%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 574mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.27g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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

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.