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Beef vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef and Turkey sausage?

  • Beef has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Choline than Turkey sausage.
  • Beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 143% higher.
  • Beef is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild types in this comparison.

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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.
Beef
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
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 PotassiumPotassium +53.7%
Contains more IronIron +184.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.4%

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.
Beef
10
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% 0.36% 5% 3% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
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% 12% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +221.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +432.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +123%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
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28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 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 +78.7%
Contains more FatsFats +176.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +805%
~equal in Water ~63.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
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44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 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 -32.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +88.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +775.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 169kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Protein 27.55g 15.42g Beef
Fats 6.54g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 85mg 160mg Beef
Vitamin D 3IU 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Turkey sausage
Calcium 13mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 352mg 229mg Beef
Iron 3.04mg 1.07mg Beef
Copper 0.097mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 3.7mg 2.98mg Beef
Phosphorus 259mg 155mg Beef
Sodium 54mg 639mg Beef
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Beef
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.19mg Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.009mg Beef
Selenium 25.4µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.054mg Beef
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.165mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 3.692mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.481mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.208mg Beef
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 0.79µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Folate 7µg 4µg Beef
Trans Fat 0.375g Turkey sausage
Choline 75.6mg 33.9mg Beef
Saturated Fat 2.595g 3.839g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 5.158g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.175mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg 0.686mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg 0.802mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg 1.229mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg 1.453mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg 0.447mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0.612mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg 0.819mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg 0.481mg Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef 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
76%
Beef
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
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
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 585mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.244g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef 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 ($)
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.