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

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The main differences between Turkey wing and Italian sausage

  • Turkey wing is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Italian sausage is 48% higher.
  • Turkey wing contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.

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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 +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +55.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Selenium - 22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 15% 71% 22% 8% 43% 26% 3% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +55.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Selenium - 22

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 B6 +24.2%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1146%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.165
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.2%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1146%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.165

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +41.1%
Contains more Fats +121.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +123.7%
Equal in Protein - 19.12
20% 12% 66%
Protein: 20.22 g
Fats: 12.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.49 g
Other: 0.97 g
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more Water +41.1%
Contains more Fats +121.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +123.7%
Equal in Protein - 19.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23%
30% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.86 g
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey wing Italian sausage
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 wing Italian sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Protein 20.22g 19.12g Turkey wing
Fats 12.32g 27.31g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Calories 197kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g Turkey wing
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Calcium 14mg 21mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.26mg 1.43mg Italian sausage
Magnesium 21mg 18mg Turkey wing
Phosphorus 165mg 170mg Italian sausage
Potassium 240mg 304mg Italian sausage
Sodium 55mg 743mg Turkey wing
Zinc 1.54mg 2.39mg Italian sausage
Copper 0.077mg 0.08mg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.017mg Turkey wing
Selenium 22.4µg 22µg Turkey wing
Vitamin A 11IU 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.233mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 4.165mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B5 0.554mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.33mg Turkey wing
Folate 7µg 5µg Turkey wing
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 1.3µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.161mg Turkey wing
Threonine 0.866mg 0.792mg Turkey wing
Isoleucine 0.975mg 0.731mg Turkey wing
Leucine 1.531mg 1.343mg Turkey wing
Lysine 1.773mg 1.522mg Turkey wing
Methionine 0.551mg 0.486mg Turkey wing
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 0.67mg Turkey wing
Valine 1.031mg 0.804mg Turkey wing
Histidine 0.585mg 0.577mg Turkey wing
Cholesterol 70mg 57mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 3.28g 10.195g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.97g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 3.518g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey wing Italian sausage
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
25%
Turkey wing
48%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 688mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.915g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage 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 wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171495/nutrients
  2. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.