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Turkey sausage vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turkey sausage and Chicken thigh?

  • Turkey sausage is richer in Vitamin B12, while Chicken thigh is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Chicken thigh's daily need coverage for Selenium is 37% higher.
  • Chicken thigh has 7 times less Sodium than Turkey sausage. Turkey sausage has 639mg of Sodium, while Chicken thigh has 95mg.

We used Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried types in this comparison.

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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 +146.2%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Iron +36.4%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.4%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 2.79
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 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Contains more Calcium +146.2%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Iron +36.4%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.4%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 2.79

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 D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.7%
Contains more Folate +125%
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 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.7%
Contains more Folate +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +75.6%
Contains more Carbs +32.2%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Contains more Protein +82.7%
Equal in Water - 59.31
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Fats +75.6%
Contains more Carbs +32.2%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Contains more Protein +82.7%
Equal in Water - 59.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.6%
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Chicken thigh Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 1.18g Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 28.18g Chicken thigh
Fats 18.09g 10.3g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 1.18g Turkey sausage
Calories 235kcal 218kcal Turkey sausage
Calcium 32mg 13mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 1.46mg Chicken thigh
Magnesium 16mg 26mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 155mg 199mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 229mg 259mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 639mg 95mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 2.98mg 2.79mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.111mg 0.09mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.027mg Chicken thigh
Selenium 0µg 20.5µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 0IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 17IU 8IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.2µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.088mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.255mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 7.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.38mg Chicken thigh
Folate 4µg 9µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 0.33µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 0.686mg 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 1.229mg 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 1.453mg 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.447mg 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 0.819mg 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.481mg 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 160mg 102mg Chicken thigh
Saturated Fat 3.839g 2.78g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 3.82g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 2.43g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Chicken thigh
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
36%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 544mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.059g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.