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

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A recap on differences between beef sirloin and turkey sausage

  • Beef sirloin is higher than turkey sausage in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, zinc, choline, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Beef sirloin covers your daily selenium needs 71% more than turkey sausage.
  • Beef sirloin contains 3 times more choline than turkey sausage. While beef sirloin contains 117.3mg of choline, turkey sausage contains only 33.9mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in beef sirloin is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
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 +68.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79%
Contains more IronIron +79.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.6%

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 0% 0% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
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 EVitamin E +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +227.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +86.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +246%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.165mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 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 +99.7%
Contains more FatsFats +259.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +206.8%
~equal in Water ~63.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 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 -50.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +157.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2417.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef sirloin Turkey sausage
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Turkey sausage DV% diff.
Selenium 38.9µg 0µg 71%
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.208mg 36%
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 3.692mg 33%
Protein 30.8g 15.42g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 4.657g 30%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.79µg 28%
Cholesterol 81mg 160mg 26%
Zinc 5.7mg 2.98mg 25%
Sodium 66mg 639mg 25%
Fats 5.03g 18.09g 20%
Choline 117.3mg 33.9mg 15%
Phosphorus 253mg 155mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 12%
Iron 1.92mg 1.07mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.915g 3.839g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.006g 5.158g 8%
Potassium 410mg 229mg 5%
Calories 177kcal 235kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.054mg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 16mg 3%
Copper 0.085mg 0.111mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Folate 10µg 4µg 2%
Vitamin D 17IU 2%
Carbs 0g 1.56g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.19mg 1%
Calcium 22mg 32mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.56g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.165mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 1.23mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0.802mg 0%
Leucine 2.45mg 1.229mg 0%
Lysine 2.603mg 1.453mg 0%
Methionine 0.802mg 0.447mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.612mg 0%
Valine 1.528mg 0.819mg 0%
Histidine 0.983mg 0.481mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin Turkey sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
53%
Beef sirloin
23%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
35%
Turkey sausage

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 Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.924g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin 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 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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.