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Turkey sausage vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey sausage and Salami different?

  • Turkey sausage contains less Selenium, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 than Salami.
  • Salami covers your daily need of Selenium 57% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage has 2 times more Cholesterol than Salami. Turkey sausage has 160mg of Cholesterol, while Salami has 89mg.

Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Salami, cooked, beef and pork types were 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 Calcium +113.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Contains more Iron +45.8%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.2%
Contains more Potassium +38%
Contains more Copper +221.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 2.93
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 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Contains more Calcium +113.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Contains more Iron +45.8%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.2%
Contains more Potassium +38%
Contains more Copper +221.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 2.93

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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Salami
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +579.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
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 0% 5% 30% 0% 92% 83% 114% 73% 106% 3% 191% 8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +579.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +39.7%
Contains more Protein +41.7%
Contains more Fats +43.2%
Contains more Carbs +53.8%
Contains more Other +157.5%
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more Water +39.7%
Contains more Protein +41.7%
Contains more Fats +43.2%
Contains more Carbs +53.8%
Contains more Other +157.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.7%
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Salami Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 2.4g Salami
Protein 15.42g 21.85g Salami
Fats 18.09g 25.9g Salami
Carbs 1.56g 2.4g Salami
Calories 235kcal 336kcal Salami
Sugar 0g 0.96g Turkey sausage
Calcium 32mg 15mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 1.56mg Salami
Magnesium 16mg 19mg Salami
Phosphorus 155mg 191mg Salami
Potassium 229mg 316mg Salami
Sodium 639mg 1740mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.98mg 2.93mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.111mg 0.357mg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 0µg 31.3µg Salami
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.22mg Salami
Vitamin D 17IU 41IU Salami
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1µg Salami
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 6.053mg Salami
Vitamin B5 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.459mg Salami
Folate 4µg 3µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 1.52µg Salami
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.2µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.114mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.686mg 0.521mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.802mg 0.675mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.229mg 0.929mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 1.453mg 1.107mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.447mg 0.301mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.481mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.819mg 0.668mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.481mg 0.359mg Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 160mg 89mg Salami
Trans Fat 0.586g Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 3.839g 9.316g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 11.127g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 2.529g Turkey sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Salami
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
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 1101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.477g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.