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Turkey sausage vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Turkey sausage and Liver

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Copper, Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin B3 in Liver is higher than in Turkey sausage.
  • Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 745% more than Turkey sausage.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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 +220%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +52.7%
Contains more Iron +1574.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +125.5%
Contains more Copper +471.2%
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 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +52.7%
Contains more Iron +1574.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +125.5%
Contains more Copper +471.2%
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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Liver
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4620%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +174%
Contains more Folate +3975%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2263.3%
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 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4620%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +174%
Contains more Folate +3975%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2263.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +311.1%
Contains more Other +20.7%
Contains more Protein +68.7%
Contains more Carbs +141%
Equal in Water - 64.32
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Fats +311.1%
Contains more Other +20.7%
Contains more Protein +68.7%
Contains more Carbs +141%
Equal in Water - 64.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +718.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +343.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +718.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +343.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Liver Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 3.76g Liver
Protein 15.42g 26.02g Liver
Fats 18.09g 4.4g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 3.76g Liver
Calories 235kcal 165kcal Turkey sausage
Calcium 32mg 10mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 17.92mg Liver
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 155mg 241mg Liver
Potassium 229mg 150mg Turkey sausage
Sodium 639mg 49mg Liver
Zinc 2.98mg 6.72mg Liver
Copper 0.111mg 0.634mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 0µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 0IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5405µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 23.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.258mg Liver
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 8.435mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.57mg Liver
Folate 4µg 163µg Liver
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 18.67µg Liver
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 0.686mg 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 1.229mg 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 1.453mg 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.447mg 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 1.274mg Liver
Valine 0.819mg 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.481mg 0.708mg Liver
Cholesterol 160mg 355mg Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 3.839g 1.41g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 0.63g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 1.05g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Liver
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
397%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 195mg)
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 - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 590mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.429g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.