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Turkey sausage vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey sausage and Chorizo different?

  • Turkey sausage contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Choline, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 than Chorizo.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 53% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage has 2 times more Cholesterol than Chorizo. Turkey sausage has 160mg of Cholesterol, while Chorizo has 88mg.

Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Chorizo, pork and beef 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 +300%
Contains less Sodium -48.3%
Contains more Copper +38.8%
Contains more Iron +48.6%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +73.8%
Contains more Zinc +14.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 150
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% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains less Sodium -48.3%
Contains more Copper +38.8%
Contains more Iron +48.6%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +73.8%
Contains more Zinc +14.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 150

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 Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +153.2%
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% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +153.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +98.2%
Contains more Protein +56.3%
Contains more Fats +111.6%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Other +116.6%
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% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more Water +98.2%
Contains more Protein +56.3%
Contains more Fats +111.6%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Other +116.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +256.7%
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +256.7%

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 Chorizo
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 15.42g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 18.09g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 1.56g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 235kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 32mg 8mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 155mg 150mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 229mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 639mg 1235mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.98mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.111mg 0.08mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 0µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 17IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 4µg 2µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.686mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.802mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.229mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.453mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.447mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.819mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.481mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 160mg 88mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 3.839g 14.38g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 3.46g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Chorizo
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
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.541g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo 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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.