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

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How are Turkey neck and Turkey sausage different?

  • Turkey sausage contains less Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3 than Turkey neck.
  • Turkey neck covers your daily need of Selenium 52% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Turkey neck has 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Turkey sausage. Turkey neck has 1.76µg of Vitamin B12, while Turkey sausage has 0.79µg.
  • Turkey neck contains less Cholesterol.

Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, raw and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild 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 less Sodium -63.5%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Copper +27.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +72.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.07
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Phosphorus - 155
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 38% 11% 69% 12% 31% 93% 48% 8% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -63.5%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Copper +27.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +72.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.07
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Phosphorus - 155

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 B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +122.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 3% 3% 9% 0% 13% 49% 93% 49% 84% 4% 221% 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 B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +122.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.054

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +20.3%
Contains more Fats +199.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +18.3%
Equal in Protein - 15.42
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 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 Water +20.3%
Contains more Fats +199.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +18.3%
Equal in Protein - 15.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +182.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +215.1%
33% 37% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +182.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +215.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey neck Turkey sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Protein 16.51g 15.42g Turkey neck
Fats 6.04g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Calories 125kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Calcium 24mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.01mg 1.07mg Turkey sausage
Magnesium 15mg 16mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 160mg 155mg Turkey neck
Potassium 133mg 229mg Turkey sausage
Sodium 233mg 639mg Turkey neck
Zinc 3.39mg 2.98mg Turkey neck
Copper 0.142mg 0.111mg Turkey neck
Manganese 0.056mg Turkey neck
Selenium 28.6µg 0µg Turkey neck
Vitamin A 43IU 0IU Turkey neck
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 0µg Turkey neck
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 13IU 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.054mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.165mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B3 4.924mg 3.692mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B5 0.801mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B6 0.364mg 0.208mg Turkey neck
Folate 5µg 4µg Turkey neck
Vitamin B12 1.76µg 0.79µg Turkey neck
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.175mg Turkey neck
Threonine 0.6mg 0.686mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.473mg 0.802mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.144mg 1.229mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 1.363mg 1.453mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.432mg 0.447mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.532mg 0.612mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.528mg 0.819mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.448mg 0.481mg Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 115mg 160mg Turkey neck
Saturated Fat 1.647g 3.839g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey neck
Monounsaturated Fat 1.824g 5.158g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 4.657g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey neck Turkey sausage
Low Fats diet ok
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
44%
Turkey neck
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey neck
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 contains less Sodium?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck contains less Sodium (difference - 406mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.192g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/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.