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

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The main differences between Turkey sausage and Turkey wing

  • Turkey sausage is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Turkey wing is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Turkey wing is 41% higher.
  • Turkey sausage contains 12 times more Sodium than Turkey wing. Turkey sausage contains 639mg of Sodium, while Turkey wing contains 55mg.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Turkey, all classes, wing, 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 +128.6%
Contains more Zinc +93.5%
Contains more Copper +44.2%
Contains more Iron +17.8%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 165
Equal in Potassium - 240
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% 48% 15% 71% 22% 8% 43% 26% 3% 123%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Zinc +93.5%
Contains more Copper +44.2%
Contains more Iron +17.8%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 165
Equal in Potassium - 240

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 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Folate +75%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
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% 13% 26% 83% 34% 95% 6% 49% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Folate +75%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +46.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +86.6%
Contains more Protein +31.1%
Equal in Water - 66.49
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
20% 12% 66%
Protein: 20.22 g
Fats: 12.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.49 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Fats +46.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +86.6%
Contains more Protein +31.1%
Equal in Water - 66.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.97
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
30% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.86 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.97

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Turkey wing Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 20.22g Turkey wing
Fats 18.09g 12.32g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Calories 235kcal 197kcal Turkey sausage
Calcium 32mg 14mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 1.26mg Turkey wing
Magnesium 16mg 21mg Turkey wing
Phosphorus 155mg 165mg Turkey wing
Potassium 229mg 240mg Turkey wing
Sodium 639mg 55mg Turkey wing
Zinc 2.98mg 1.54mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.111mg 0.077mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.017mg Turkey wing
Selenium 0µg 22.4µg Turkey wing
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Turkey wing
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Turkey wing
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 0.05mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.11mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 4.425mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B5 0.554mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.41mg Turkey wing
Folate 4µg 7µg Turkey wing
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 0.39µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.217mg Turkey wing
Threonine 0.686mg 0.866mg Turkey wing
Isoleucine 0.802mg 0.975mg Turkey wing
Leucine 1.229mg 1.531mg Turkey wing
Lysine 1.453mg 1.773mg Turkey wing
Methionine 0.447mg 0.551mg Turkey wing
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.78mg Turkey wing
Valine 0.819mg 1.031mg Turkey wing
Histidine 0.481mg 0.585mg Turkey wing
Cholesterol 160mg 70mg Turkey wing
Saturated Fat 3.839g 3.28g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 4.97g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 2.86g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey sausage Turkey wing
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
25%
Turkey wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
36%
Turkey wing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 584mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.559g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171495/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.