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Turkey sausage vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turkey sausage and Steak?

  • Steak has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 than Turkey sausage.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 59% higher.
  • Steak has 11 times less Sodium than Turkey sausage. Turkey sausage has 639mg of Sodium, while Steak has 58mg.

We used Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.

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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 +166.7%
Contains more Copper +30.6%
Contains more Iron +124.3%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +112.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 163
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 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Copper +30.6%
Contains more Iron +124.3%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +112.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 163

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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Steak
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +178.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +178.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Other +235.2%
Contains more Protein +61.2%
Equal in Fats - 19.02
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Other +235.2%
Contains more Protein +61.2%
Equal in Fats - 19.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%

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 Steak
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 Steak Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 24.85g Steak
Fats 18.09g 19.02g Steak
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Calories 235kcal 271kcal Steak
Calcium 32mg 12mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Steak
Phosphorus 155mg 163mg Steak
Potassium 229mg 279mg Steak
Sodium 639mg 58mg Steak
Zinc 2.98mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.111mg 0.085mg Turkey sausage
Selenium 0µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 17IU 6IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.1µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.074mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 4µg 6µg Steak
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 0.686mg 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 1.229mg 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 1.453mg 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.447mg 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.997mg Steak
Valine 0.819mg 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.481mg 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 160mg 78mg Steak
Saturated Fat 3.839g 8.443g Turkey sausage
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 0.896g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Steak
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
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.604g)
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 - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 581mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak 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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.