Turkey leg vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Turkey leg and Italian sausage
- Turkey leg has more Selenium, Copper, and Zinc, however, Italian sausage has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Italian sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 46% more.
- Turkey leg has 2 times more Copper than Italian sausage. Turkey leg has 0.142mg of Copper, while Italian sausage has 0.08mg.
- Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey, all classes, leg, 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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Iron
+20.3%
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Magnesium
+16.7%
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Sodium
-90%
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Zinc
+29.3%
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Copper
+77.5%
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Selenium
+20%
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Calcium
+23.5%
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Potassium
+11.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
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Iron
+20.3%
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Magnesium
+16.7%
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Sodium
-90%
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Zinc
+29.3%
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Copper
+77.5%
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Selenium
+20%
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Calcium
+23.5%
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Potassium
+11.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
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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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin A
+433.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+709.1%
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Vitamin B2
+10.4%
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Vitamin B3
+41.3%
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Vitamin B12
+233.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.33
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin A
+433.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+709.1%
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Vitamin B2
+10.4%
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Vitamin B3
+41.3%
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Vitamin B12
+233.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.33
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+54.2%
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Fats
+306.4%
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+∞%
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Other
+106.7%
Equal in Protein - 19.12
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 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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Water
+54.2%
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Fats
+306.4%
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+∞%
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+106.7%
Equal in Protein - 19.12
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-79.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+730.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+92.2%
Saturated Fat:
2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.83 g
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
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Saturated Fat
-79.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+730.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+92.2%
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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| Rich in minerals |
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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 | 19.54g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 6.72g | 27.31g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 4.27g |
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| Calories | 144kcal | 344kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 1.72mg | 1.43mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 177mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 273mg | 304mg |
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| Sodium | 74mg | 743mg |
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| Zinc | 3.09mg | 2.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 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 | 0.077mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.33mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.861mg | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 1.537mg | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 1.809mg | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 1.028mg | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.598mg | 0.577mg |
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 57mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.06g | 10.195g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.06g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 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
27%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 669mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.135g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins