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

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How are Turkey sausage and Pork chop different?

  • Turkey sausage is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Pork chop is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pork chop is 66% higher.
  • Turkey sausage contains 9 times more Sodium than Pork chop. While Turkey sausage contains 639mg of Sodium, Pork chop contains only 74mg.

Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +23%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.5%
Contains more Potassium +37.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 3.15
Equal in Copper - 0.105
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 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Contains more Iron +23%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.5%
Contains more Potassium +37.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 3.15
Equal in Copper - 0.105

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 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +807.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.1%
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% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +807.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +26.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +277.1%
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Equal in Water - 61.45
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Fats +26.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +277.1%
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Equal in Water - 61.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.887
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.887

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Pork chop Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 23.72g Pork chop
Fats 18.09g 14.35g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Calories 235kcal 231kcal Turkey sausage
Calcium 32mg 56mg Pork chop
Iron 1.07mg 0.87mg Turkey sausage
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Pork chop
Phosphorus 155mg 241mg Pork chop
Potassium 229mg 315mg Pork chop
Sodium 639mg 74mg Pork chop
Zinc 2.98mg 3.15mg Pork chop
Copper 0.111mg 0.105mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.01mg Pork chop
Selenium 0µg 36.4µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 0IU 15IU Pork chop
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.21mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 17IU 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.49mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.313mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 7.927mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.489mg Pork chop
Folate 4µg 0µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 0.66µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.282mg Pork chop
Threonine 0.686mg 1.043mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.123mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.229mg 1.952mg Pork chop
Lysine 1.453mg 2.109mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.447mg 0.65mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.985mg Pork chop
Valine 0.819mg 1.2mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.481mg 0.965mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 160mg 78mg Pork chop
Trans Fat 0.066g Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 3.839g 4.339g Turkey sausage
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 4.887g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 1.894g Turkey sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.5g)
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 chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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 chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.