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Turkey sausage vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey sausage and Pork belly

  • Turkey sausage is richer in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B6, yet Pork belly is richer in Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pork belly is 77% higher.
  • Turkey sausage contains 20 times more Sodium than Pork belly. Turkey sausage contains 639mg of Sodium, while Pork belly contains 32mg.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Pork, fresh, belly, raw.

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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 +540%
Contains more Iron +105.8%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains more Potassium +23.8%
Contains more Zinc +192.2%
Contains more Copper +113.5%
Contains less Sodium -95%
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 2% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Contains more Calcium +540%
Contains more Iron +105.8%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains more Potassium +23.8%
Contains more Zinc +192.2%
Contains more Copper +113.5%
Contains less Sodium -95%
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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Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.84
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% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.84

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +65.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +71.8%
Contains more Other +98.9%
Contains more Fats +193%
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +65.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +71.8%
Contains more Other +98.9%
Contains more Fats +193%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +378.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.3%
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +378.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Pork belly Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 9.34g Turkey sausage
Fats 18.09g 53.01g Pork belly
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Calories 235kcal 518kcal Pork belly
Calcium 32mg 5mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 0.52mg Turkey sausage
Magnesium 16mg 4mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 155mg 108mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 229mg 185mg Turkey sausage
Sodium 639mg 32mg Pork belly
Zinc 2.98mg 1.02mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.111mg 0.052mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.006mg Pork belly
Selenium 0µg 8µg Pork belly
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Pork belly
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pork belly
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.39mg Pork belly
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.3mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.396mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.242mg Pork belly
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 4.647mg Pork belly
Vitamin B5 0.256mg Pork belly
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.13mg Turkey sausage
Folate 4µg 1µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 0.84µg Pork belly
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Turkey sausage
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 72mg Pork belly
Saturated Fat 3.839g 19.33g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 24.7g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 5.65g Pork belly

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey sausage Pork belly
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
34%
Pork belly
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
18%
Pork belly

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.491g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 607mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
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. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.