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

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How are Turkey sausage and Beef tenderloin different?

  • Turkey sausage contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Choline, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus than Beef tenderloin.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 70% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage has 11 times more Sodium than Beef tenderloin. Turkey sausage has 639mg of Sodium, while Beef tenderloin has 57mg.

Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted 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 Calcium +255.6%
Contains more Iron +190.7%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +35.2%
Contains more Copper +10.8%
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 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Calcium +255.6%
Contains more Iron +190.7%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +35.2%
Contains more Copper +10.8%
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 B3 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +211.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 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% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +211.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30.5%
Contains more Protein +55%
Contains more Fats +36%
Contains more Other +72.9%
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30.5%
Contains more Protein +55%
Contains more Fats +36%
Contains more Other +72.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +365.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.1%
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +365.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.1%

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 tenderloin
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 tenderloin Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 18.09g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Calories 235kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 32mg 9mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 16mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 155mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 229mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 639mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 2.98mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.111mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.014mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 0µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 3mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 4µg 8µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.686mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.229mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.453mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.447mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 0.819mg 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.481mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 160mg 85mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 3.839g 9.72g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 1g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Beef tenderloin
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.881g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin 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 tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.