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

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Significant differences between Turkey sausage and Turkey breast

  • Turkey sausage has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Turkey breast is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Turkey breast covers your daily Selenium needs 41% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Turkey breast has 11 times less Sodium than Turkey sausage. Turkey sausage has 639mg of Sodium, while Turkey breast has 59mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw.

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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 +146.2%
Contains more Zinc +89.8%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
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 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Contains more Calcium +146.2%
Contains more Zinc +89.8%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Folate +75%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.058
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% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Folate +75%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.058

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +157.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +74%
Contains more Protein +42%
Contains more Water +11%
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% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Fats +157.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +74%
Contains more Protein +42%
Contains more Water +11%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Turkey breast Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 21.89g Turkey breast
Fats 18.09g 7.02g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Calories 235kcal 157kcal Turkey sausage
Calcium 32mg 13mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 1.2mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 16mg 24mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 155mg 186mg Turkey breast
Potassium 229mg 275mg Turkey breast
Sodium 639mg 59mg Turkey breast
Zinc 2.98mg 1.57mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.111mg 0.074mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.018mg Turkey breast
Selenium 0µg 22.4µg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.058mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.115mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 5.2mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.48mg Turkey breast
Folate 4µg 7µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 0.42µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.686mg 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.229mg 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.453mg 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.447mg 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 0.819mg 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.481mg 0.66mg Turkey breast
Cholesterol 160mg 65mg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 3.839g 1.91g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 2.66g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 1.66g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey sausage Turkey breast
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
29%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 580mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.929g)
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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.