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Turkey sausage vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turkey sausage and Beefsteak

  • Turkey sausage has less Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Choline, and Phosphorus than Beefsteak.
  • Beefsteak covers your daily need of Selenium 52% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage has 11 times more Sodium than Beefsteak. While Turkey sausage has 639mg of Sodium, Beefsteak has only 57mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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 +52.1%
Contains more Iron +52.3%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.4%
Contains more Potassium +48.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +62.8%
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 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Copper +52.1%
Contains more Iron +52.3%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.4%
Contains more Potassium +48.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +62.8%
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 B2 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +74.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +74.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +19.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +761.9%
Contains more Protein +73.3%
Equal in Water - 57.96
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more Fats +19.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +761.9%
Contains more Protein +73.3%
Equal in Water - 57.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +731.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.1%
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +731.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.1%

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 Beefsteak
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Beefsteak Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 18.09g 15.11g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Calories 235kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Calcium 32mg 22mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 1.63mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 155mg 213mg Beefsteak
Potassium 229mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 639mg 57mg Beefsteak
Zinc 2.98mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.111mg 0.073mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.009mg Beefsteak
Selenium 0µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.078mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.14mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 4µg 8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 1.38µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.173mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.686mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.229mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 1.453mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.447mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 0.819mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.481mg 0.842mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 160mg 79mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 3.839g 5.951g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 6.298g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 0.56g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Beefsteak
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
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.