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Turkey sausage vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey sausage and Ground beef

  • Ground beef is richer than Turkey sausage in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, Choline, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ground beef is 71% higher.
  • Turkey sausage contains 9 times more Sodium than Ground beef. Turkey sausage contains 639mg of Sodium, while Ground beef contains 73mg.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 Copper +40.5%
Contains more Iron +112.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Zinc +96%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Potassium - 241
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 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Copper +40.5%
Contains more Iron +112.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Zinc +96%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Potassium - 241

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 E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.5%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +215.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +81.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.051
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.5%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +215.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +81.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.051
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +17.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +54.8%
Contains more Other +32%
Equal in Water - 58.37
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% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Fats +17.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +54.8%
Contains more Other +32%
Equal in Water - 58.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1041.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42%
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1041.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42%

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 Ground beef
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 Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 18.09g 15.37g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Calories 235kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Calcium 32mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 1.07mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 16mg 17mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 155mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 229mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 639mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 2.98mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.111mg 0.079mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.009mg Ground beef
Selenium 0µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.12mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 17IU 2IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.051mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 4µg 7µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.121mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.686mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.229mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.453mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.447mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.819mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.481mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 160mg 88mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 3.839g 6.073g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 0.408g Turkey sausage
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.234g)
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?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef 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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.