Turkey sausage vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Turkey sausage and Chicken meat different?
- Turkey sausage has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Chicken meat is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Choline, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Chicken meat covers your daily need of Selenium 43% more than Turkey sausage.
- Turkey sausage has 8 times more Sodium than Chicken meat. Turkey sausage has 639mg of Sodium, while Chicken meat has 82mg.
Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, 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.
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Calcium
+113.3%
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Zinc
+53.6%
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Copper
+68.2%
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Iron
+17.8%
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Magnesium
+43.8%
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Phosphorus
+17.4%
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Sodium
-87.2%
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Selenium
+∞%
Equal in Potassium - 223
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Calcium
+113.3%
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Zinc
+53.6%
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Copper
+68.2%
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Iron
+17.8%
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Magnesium
+43.8%
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Phosphorus
+17.4%
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Sodium
-87.2%
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Selenium
+∞%
Equal in Potassium - 223
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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Vitamin D
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin B12
+163.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+42.1%
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Vitamin B1
+16.7%
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Vitamin B3
+129.9%
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Vitamin B6
+92.3%
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Folate
+25%
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Vitamin K
+50%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.168
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+163.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+42.1%
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Vitamin B1
+16.7%
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Vitamin B3
+129.9%
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Vitamin B6
+92.3%
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Folate
+25%
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Vitamin K
+50%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.168
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+33%
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Carbs
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Protein
+77%
Equal in Water - 59.45
Protein:
15.42 g
Fats:
18.09 g
Carbs:
1.56 g
Water:
63.12 g
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1.81 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
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0 g
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Fats
+33%
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Protein
+77%
Equal in Water - 59.45
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+56.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.79
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.34
Saturated Fat:
3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.657 g
Saturated Fat:
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.97 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+56.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.79
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.34
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.56g | 0g |
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| Protein | 15.42g | 27.3g |
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| Fats | 18.09g | 13.6g |
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| Carbs | 1.56g | 0g |
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| Calories | 235kcal | 239kcal |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.26mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 155mg | 182mg |
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| Potassium | 229mg | 223mg |
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| Sodium | 639mg | 82mg |
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| Zinc | 2.98mg | 1.94mg |
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| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.066mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 23.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 161IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 48µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 17IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.168mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.692mg | 8.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.208mg | 0.4mg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.79µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.305mg |
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| Threonine | 0.686mg | 1.128mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.802mg | 1.362mg |
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| Leucine | 1.229mg | 1.986mg |
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| Lysine | 1.453mg | 2.223mg |
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| Methionine | 0.447mg | 0.726mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.612mg | 1.061mg |
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| Valine | 0.819mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.481mg | 0.802mg |
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| Cholesterol | 160mg | 88mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.839g | 3.79g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.158g | 5.34g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.657g | 2.97g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 557mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat 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 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.