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Turkey sausage vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turkey sausage and Elk meat

  • Turkey sausage contains less Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 than Elk meat.
  • Elk meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 90% higher.
  • Elk meat contains 13 times less Sodium than Turkey sausage. Turkey sausage contains 639mg of Sodium, while Elk meat contains 50mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.

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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 +540%
Contains more Iron +280.4%
Contains more Magnesium +81.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.9%
Contains more Potassium +71.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +38.3%
Contains more Copper +214.4%
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 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Contains more Calcium +540%
Contains more Iron +280.4%
Contains more Magnesium +81.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.9%
Contains more Potassium +71.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +38.3%
Contains more Copper +214.4%
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 E +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.2%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +274.7%
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% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.2%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +274.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +430.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +101.1%
Contains more Protein +99.5%
Equal in Water - 64.93
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Fats +430.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +101.1%
Contains more Protein +99.5%
Equal in Water - 64.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +431.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2792.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +431.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2792.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%

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 Elk meat
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Elk meat Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 18.09g 3.41g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Calories 235kcal 162kcal Turkey sausage
Calcium 32mg 5mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 4.07mg Elk meat
Magnesium 16mg 29mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 155mg 285mg Elk meat
Potassium 229mg 392mg Elk meat
Sodium 639mg 50mg Elk meat
Zinc 2.98mg 4.12mg Elk meat
Copper 0.111mg 0.349mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg Elk meat
Selenium 0µg 10.5µg Elk meat
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.144mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.37mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 6.143mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.485mg Elk meat
Folate 4µg 9µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 2.96µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 0.686mg 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 1.229mg 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 1.453mg 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.447mg 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 0.819mg 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.481mg 0.948mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 160mg 72mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 3.839g 1.342g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 0.97g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 0.161g Turkey sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey sausage Elk meat
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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
67%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.497g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk 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 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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.