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Turkey sausage vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey sausage and Beef sirloin

  • Beef sirloin is higher than Turkey sausage in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Choline, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Beef sirloin covers your daily Selenium needs 71% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage contains 10 times more Sodium than Beef sirloin. While Turkey sausage contains 639mg of Sodium, Beef sirloin contains only 66mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled.

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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 Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Copper +30.6%
Contains more Iron +79.4%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.2%
Contains more Potassium +79%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +91.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Copper +30.6%
Contains more Iron +79.4%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.2%
Contains more Potassium +79%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +91.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227.4%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +86.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227.4%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +86.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +259.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +206.8%
Contains more Protein +99.7%
Equal in Water - 63.58
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more Fats +259.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +206.8%
Contains more Protein +99.7%
Equal in Water - 63.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2417.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.1%
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2417.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Beef sirloin Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 18.09g 5.03g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Calories 235kcal 177kcal Turkey sausage
Calcium 32mg 22mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 1.92mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 16mg 27mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 155mg 253mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 229mg 410mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 639mg 66mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 2.98mg 5.7mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.111mg 0.085mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.011mg Beef sirloin
Selenium 0µg 38.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.088mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.163mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Folate 4µg 10µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 1.47µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.4µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.202mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 0.686mg 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 1.229mg 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 1.453mg 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.447mg 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 0.819mg 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.481mg 0.983mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 160mg 81mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 3.839g 1.915g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 2.006g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 0.185g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Beef sirloin
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
24%
Turkey sausage
52%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
65%
Beef sirloin

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?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.924g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
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 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 sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/nutrients
  2. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.