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Turkey sausage vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turkey sausage and Meatball

  • Turkey sausage has more Zinc, while Meatball has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Turkey sausage's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 31% higher.
  • Meatball contains 2 times less Zinc than Turkey sausage. Turkey sausage contains 2.98mg of Zinc, while Meatball contains 1.66mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Meatball is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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 Zinc +79.5%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +65.4%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.2%
Contains more Potassium +29.3%
Contains more Copper +10.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 666
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 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Zinc +79.5%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +65.4%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.2%
Contains more Potassium +29.3%
Contains more Copper +10.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 666

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 D +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.4%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.202
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 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.4%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.202

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +17.6%
Contains more Fats +22.8%
Contains more Carbs +416.7%
Equal in Protein - 14.4
Equal in Other - 1.66
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Water +17.6%
Contains more Fats +22.8%
Contains more Carbs +416.7%
Equal in Protein - 14.4
Equal in Other - 1.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.1%
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.1%

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 Meatball
Lower in Sugar ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 15.42g 14.4g Turkey sausage
Fats 18.09g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 1.56g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 235kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0g 3.47g Turkey sausage
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 32mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 1.07mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 16mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 155mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 229mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 639mg 666mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.98mg 1.66mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.111mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 0µg 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.42mg Meatball
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 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 3.108mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B5 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.202mg Turkey sausage
Folate 4µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 1.6µg 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.175mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.686mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.802mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.229mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 1.453mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.447mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.612mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.819mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.481mg Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 160mg 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 3.839g 7.627g Turkey sausage
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 3.346g Turkey sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Meatball
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.788g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.