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Turkey sausage vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Turkey sausage and Summer sausage?

  • Turkey sausage is higher in Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Summer sausage is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Summer sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 39% more.
  • Summer sausage contains 2 times less Cholesterol than Turkey sausage. Turkey sausage contains 160mg of Cholesterol, while Summer sausage contains 89mg.

We used Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese types 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 Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains less Sodium -56.9%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Copper +58.6%
Contains more Calcium +153.1%
Contains more Iron +111.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 206
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 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains less Sodium -56.9%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Copper +58.6%
Contains more Calcium +153.1%
Contains more Iron +111.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 206

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 D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +361.1%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +119%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.16
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 45% 0% 9% 0% 63% 37% 55% 46% 30% 6% 217% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +361.1%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +119%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +74.4%
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Fats +109.6%
Contains more Carbs +16.7%
Contains more Other +156.4%
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more Water +74.4%
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Fats +109.6%
Contains more Carbs +16.7%
Contains more Other +156.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +165.2%
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +165.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Summer sausage Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 1.62g Summer sausage
Protein 15.42g 19.43g Summer sausage
Fats 18.09g 37.91g Summer sausage
Carbs 1.56g 1.82g Summer sausage
Calories 235kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Sugar 0g 0.12g Turkey sausage
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Calcium 32mg 81mg Summer sausage
Iron 1.07mg 2.26mg Summer sausage
Magnesium 16mg 13mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 155mg 178mg Summer sausage
Potassium 229mg 206mg Turkey sausage
Sodium 639mg 1483mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.98mg 2.25mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.111mg 0.07mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.032mg Summer sausage
Selenium 0µg 7.5µg Summer sausage
Vitamin A 0IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 17IU 12IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.3µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.249mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.16mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 2.9mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B5 0.76mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.13mg Turkey sausage
Folate 4µg 7µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 1.73µg Summer sausage
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.15mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.686mg 0.54mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.802mg 0.62mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.229mg 1.1mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 1.453mg 1.16mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.447mg 0.36mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.56mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.819mg 0.69mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.481mg 0.47mg Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 160mg 89mg Summer sausage
Saturated Fat 3.839g 10.47g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 3.02g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Summer sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
42%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 844mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.631g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.