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Turkey sausage vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey sausage and Brisket

  • Brisket is higher than Turkey sausage in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Choline, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Brisket covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 55% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage contains 13 times more Sodium than Brisket. While Turkey sausage contains 639mg of Sodium, Brisket contains only 48mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 +100%
Contains more Copper +11%
Contains more Iron +127.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +124.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 232
Equal in Copper - 0.1
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 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Copper +11%
Contains more Iron +127.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +124.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 232
Equal in Copper - 0.1

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 E +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.6%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.059
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
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% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.6%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.059
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20.3%
Contains more Other +546.4%
Contains more Protein +86.9%
Equal in Fats - 18.42
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20.3%
Contains more Other +546.4%
Contains more Protein +86.9%
Equal in Fats - 18.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +583.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.8%
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +583.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Brisket Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 18.09g 18.42g Brisket
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Calories 235kcal 289kcal Brisket
Calcium 32mg 16mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 2.43mg Brisket
Magnesium 16mg 19mg Brisket
Phosphorus 155mg 175mg Brisket
Potassium 229mg 232mg Brisket
Sodium 639mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 2.98mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.111mg 0.1mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.01mg Brisket
Selenium 0µg 27.1µg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.059mg Brisket
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.171mg Brisket
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 4.087mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 0.568mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.282mg Brisket
Folate 4µg 9µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 2.12µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.181mg Brisket
Threonine 0.686mg 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 1.229mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 1.453mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.447mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 0.819mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.481mg 0.879mg Brisket
Cholesterol 160mg 106mg Brisket
Saturated Fat 3.839g 7.305g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 7.934g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 0.681g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey sausage Brisket
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
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.466g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 591mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.