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Beef Liver vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between beef Liver and turkey sausage

  • Beef Liver is higher than turkey sausage in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, choline, iron, selenium, and folate.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 2908% more than turkey sausage.
  • The amount of cholesterol in turkey sausage is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 1.8% 31% 245% 4761% 145% 213% 10% 46% 197%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.7%
Contains more IronIron +511.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +12767.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 3147% 10% 18% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 3.8% 6% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +280%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +259.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1975.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +374.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8834.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +106.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +6225%
Contains more CholineCholine +1156.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +228.8%
Contains more FatsFats +243.9%
~equal in Water ~63.12g
~equal in Other ~1.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 22% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 g
28% 38% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +358.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +319.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Liver Turkey sausage
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Turkey sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 0.79µg 2908%
Copper 14.283mg 0.111mg 1575%
Vitamin A 9442µg 0µg 1049%
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.165mg 251%
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 142%
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 3.692mg 86%
Cholesterol 396mg 160mg 79%
Choline 426mg 33.9mg 71%
Iron 6.54mg 1.07mg 68%
Selenium 36.1µg 0µg 66%
Folate 253µg 4µg 62%
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.208mg 62%
Phosphorus 497mg 155mg 49%
Protein 29.08g 15.42g 27%
Sodium 79mg 639mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 4.657g 24%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.98mg 21%
Fats 5.26g 18.09g 20%
Manganese 0.356mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.054mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 1.124g 5.158g 10%
Potassium 352mg 229mg 4%
Vitamin D 49IU 17IU 4%
Saturated fat 2.947g 3.839g 4%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.4µg 4%
Calcium 6mg 32mg 3%
Calories 191kcal 235kcal 2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.19mg 2%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.6µg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 16mg 1%
Carbs 5.13g 1.56g 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 1.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.365g N/A
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 1.215mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.802mg 0%
Leucine 2.67mg 1.229mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 1.453mg 0%
Methionine 0.759mg 0.447mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.612mg 0%
Valine 1.761mg 0.819mg 0%
Histidine 0.879mg 0.481mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Turkey sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
1097%
Beef Liver
23%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 236mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 560mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.892g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 ($)

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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/nutrients
  2. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.