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Turkey sausage vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey sausage and Lamb loin

  • Turkey sausage is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Lamb loin is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Choline, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb loin is 59% higher.
  • Turkey sausage contains 10 times more Sodium than Lamb loin. Turkey sausage contains 639mg of Sodium, while Lamb loin contains 64mg.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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 +77.8%
Contains more Iron +98.1%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +14.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 246
Equal in Copper - 0.119
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 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +98.1%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +14.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 246
Equal in Copper - 0.119

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 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +179.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +193.8%
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% 3% 3% 0% 25% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +179.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +193.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20.2%
Contains more Other +33.1%
Contains more Protein +46.2%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20.2%
Contains more Other +33.1%
Contains more Protein +46.2%
Contains more Fats +30.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +149%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.7%
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +149%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.7%

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 Lamb loin
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Lamb loin Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 22.55g Lamb loin
Fats 18.09g 23.59g Lamb loin
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Calories 235kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 32mg 18mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 2.12mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 155mg 180mg Lamb loin
Potassium 229mg 246mg Lamb loin
Sodium 639mg 64mg Lamb loin
Zinc 2.98mg 3.41mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.111mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.02mg Lamb loin
Selenium 0µg 24.6µg Lamb loin
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.11mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 17IU 2IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.1µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.24mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.11mg Turkey sausage
Folate 4µg 19µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 1.6µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.686mg 0.965mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.229mg 1.754mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.453mg 1.991mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.447mg 0.579mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 0.819mg 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.481mg 0.714mg Lamb loin
Cholesterol 160mg 95mg Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 3.839g 10.24g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 9.68g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 1.87g Turkey sausage

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Turkey sausage Lamb loin
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
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.401g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.