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

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How are beef tenderloin and turkey sausage different?

  • Turkey sausage contains less vitamin B12, selenium, iron, choline, zinc, vitamin B2, and phosphorus than beef tenderloin.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 70% more than turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage contains less saturated fat.

Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild types were used in this article.

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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 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
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 +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.5%
Contains more IronIron +190.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +255.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.111mg

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% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +211.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 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 +55%
Contains more FatsFats +36%
Contains more OtherOther +72.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +30.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +99.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +365.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Turkey sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.79µg 70%
Selenium 22.9µg 0µg 42%
Saturated fat 9.72g 3.839g 27%
Iron 3.11mg 1.07mg 26%
Sodium 57mg 639mg 25%
Cholesterol 85mg 160mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 4.657g 24%
Protein 23.9g 15.42g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 5.158g 13%
Fats 24.6g 18.09g 10%
Choline 91mg 33.9mg 10%
Zinc 4.03mg 2.98mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.165mg 7%
Phosphorus 203mg 155mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 5%
Calories 324kcal 235kcal 4%
Vitamin B3 3mg 3.692mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.208mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.054mg 3%
Potassium 331mg 229mg 3%
Calcium 9mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin D 17IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Manganese 0.014mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Copper 0.123mg 0.111mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 8µg 4µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.56g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.802mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 1.229mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 1.453mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.447mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.612mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0.819mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.481mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin 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
44%
Beef tenderloin
23%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.881g)
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 tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.