Turkey sausage vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Turkey sausage and Luncheon meat
- Turkey sausage has more Copper, and Zinc, however, Luncheon meat is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Choline, and Vitamin B12.
- Luncheon meat covers your daily need of Selenium 70% more than Turkey sausage.
- Turkey sausage has 6 times more Calcium than Luncheon meat. While Turkey sausage has 32mg of Calcium, Luncheon meat has only 5mg.
- Luncheon meat has less Cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned.
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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.
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Calcium
+540%
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Iron
+10.3%
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Sodium
-22.1%
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Zinc
+38.6%
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Copper
+270%
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Potassium
+31%
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Selenium
+∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.97
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
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Calcium
+540%
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Iron
+10.3%
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Sodium
-22.1%
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Zinc
+38.6%
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Copper
+270%
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Potassium
+31%
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Selenium
+∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.97
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
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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Vitamin E
+18.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+137%
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Vitamin B2
+29.1%
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Vitamin B3
+41.5%
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Vitamin B6
+30.8%
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Vitamin B12
+16.5%
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Vitamin E
+18.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+137%
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Vitamin B2
+29.1%
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Vitamin B3
+41.5%
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Vitamin B6
+30.8%
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Vitamin B12
+16.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+41.7%
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Carbs
+50%
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Protein
+13.5%
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Other
+55.8%
Equal in Water - 65.87
Protein:
15.42 g
Fats:
18.09 g
Carbs:
1.56 g
Water:
63.12 g
Other:
1.81 g
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
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Fats
+41.7%
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Carbs
+50%
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Protein
+13.5%
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+55.8%
Equal in Water - 65.87
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+197.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+10.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.944
Saturated Fat:
3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.657 g
Saturated Fat:
3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.565 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+197.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+10.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.944
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.56g | 1.04g |
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| Protein | 15.42g | 17.5g |
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| Fats | 18.09g | 12.77g |
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| Carbs | 1.56g | 1.04g |
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| Calories | 235kcal | 189kcal |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 5mg |
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| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.97mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 155mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 229mg | 300mg |
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| Sodium | 639mg | 820mg |
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| Zinc | 2.98mg | 2.15mg |
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| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 38.3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin D | 17IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.128mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.692mg | 5.225mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.208mg | 0.272mg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.79µg | 0.92µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.175mg |
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| Threonine | 0.686mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.802mg |
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| Leucine | 1.229mg |
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| Lysine | 1.453mg |
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| Methionine | 0.447mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.612mg |
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| Valine | 0.819mg |
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| Histidine | 0.481mg |
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| Cholesterol | 160mg | 78mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.839g | 3.944g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.158g | 5.685g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.657g | 1.565g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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