Turkey meat vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Turkey meat and Turkey sausage
- Turkey meat is higher than Turkey sausage in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Choline, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
- Turkey meat covers your daily Selenium needs 54% more than Turkey sausage.
- Turkey meat contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Turkey sausage. While Turkey meat contains 0.616mg of Vitamin B6, Turkey sausage contains only 0.208mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey meat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
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Magnesium
+87.5%
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Phosphorus
+43.9%
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Sodium
-83.9%
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Selenium
+∞%
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Calcium
+128.6%
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Zinc
+20.2%
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Copper
+19.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.07
Equal in Potassium - 229
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Magnesium
+87.5%
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Phosphorus
+43.9%
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Sodium
-83.9%
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Selenium
+∞%
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Calcium
+128.6%
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Zinc
+20.2%
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Copper
+19.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.07
Equal in Potassium - 229
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 A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+70.3%
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Vitamin B3
+159.3%
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Vitamin B6
+196.2%
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Folate
+125%
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Vitamin B12
+29.1%
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Vitamin E
+171.4%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+20%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.4
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+70.3%
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Vitamin B3
+159.3%
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Vitamin B6
+196.2%
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Folate
+125%
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Vitamin B12
+29.1%
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Vitamin E
+171.4%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+20%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.4
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+85.1%
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Fats
+144.8%
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Carbs
+2500%
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+277.1%
Equal in Water - 63.12
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
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0.48 g
Protein:
15.42 g
Fats:
18.09 g
Carbs:
1.56 g
Water:
63.12 g
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1.81 g
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Protein
+85.1%
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Fats
+144.8%
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Carbs
+2500%
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+277.1%
Equal in Water - 63.12
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-43.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+94.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+119.8%
Saturated Fat:
2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.119 g
Saturated Fat:
3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.657 g
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Saturated Fat
-43.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+94.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+119.8%
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.06g | 1.56g |
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| Protein | 28.55g | 15.42g |
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| Fats | 7.39g | 18.09g |
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| Carbs | 0.06g | 1.56g |
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| Calories | 189kcal | 235kcal |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.07mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 223mg | 155mg |
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| Potassium | 239mg | 229mg |
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| Sodium | 103mg | 639mg |
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| Zinc | 2.48mg | 2.98mg |
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| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.111mg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 29.8µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin A | 39IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 12µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin D | 15IU | 17IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 3.692mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.208mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 0.79µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.175mg |
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| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0.686mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0.802mg |
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| Leucine | 1.925mg | 1.229mg |
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| Lysine | 2.282mg | 1.453mg |
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| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.447mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.612mg |
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| Valine | 0.902mg | 0.819mg |
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| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.481mg |
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| Cholesterol | 109mg | 160mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.101g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.155g | 3.839g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.647g | 5.158g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 4.657g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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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
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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 536mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.684g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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