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Turkey sausage vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turkey sausage and Pork

  • Turkey sausage contains less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Choline, and Vitamin B3 than Pork.
  • Pork's daily need coverage for Selenium is 82% higher.
  • Pork contains 10 times less Sodium than Turkey sausage. Turkey sausage contains 639mg of Sodium, while Pork contains 62mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, 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 +68.4%
Contains more Iron +23%
Contains more Zinc +24.7%
Contains more Copper +52.1%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.7%
Contains more Potassium +84.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
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 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +68.4%
Contains more Iron +23%
Contains more Zinc +24.7%
Contains more Copper +52.1%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.7%
Contains more Potassium +84.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
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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Pork
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +225%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1524.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.1%
Contains more Folate +25%
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% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +225%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1524.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.1%
Contains more Folate +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +103.4%
Contains more Protein +77.2%
Equal in Water - 57.87
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +103.4%
Contains more Protein +77.2%
Equal in Water - 57.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20%
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Pork Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 27.32g Pork
Fats 18.09g 13.92g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Calories 235kcal 242kcal Pork
Calcium 32mg 19mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 0.87mg Turkey sausage
Magnesium 16mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 155mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 229mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 639mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 2.98mg 2.39mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.111mg 0.073mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.009mg Pork
Selenium 0µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 17IU 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 4µg 5µg Pork
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 0.7µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 0.686mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 1.229mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 1.453mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.447mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 0.819mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.481mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 160mg 80mg Pork
Saturated Fat 3.839g 5.23g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 1.2g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Pork
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
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.391g)
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 - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 577mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork 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 richer in minerals?
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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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.