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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% 0.67% 5% 1.5% 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% 6% 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 0.79µg 143%
Selenium 25.4µg 0µg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.208mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 4.657g 28%
Sodium 54mg 639mg 25%
Iron 3.04mg 1.07mg 25%
Cholesterol 85mg 160mg 25%
Protein 27.55g 15.42g 24%
Fats 6.54g 18.09g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.165mg 18%
Phosphorus 259mg 155mg 15%
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 3.692mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 10%
Choline 75.6mg 33.9mg 8%
Zinc 3.7mg 2.98mg 7%
Saturated fat 2.595g 3.839g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.734g 5.158g 6%
Potassium 352mg 229mg 4%
Calories 169kcal 235kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.054mg 2%
Copper 0.097mg 0.111mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin D 3IU 17IU 2%
Folate 7µg 4µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.56g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.56g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 16mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.19mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Manganese 0.009mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg 0%
Trans fat 0.375g N/A
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 1.534mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.52mg 0.802mg 0%
Leucine 2.833mg 1.229mg 0%
Lysine 3.178mg 1.453mg 0%
Methionine 0.871mg 0.447mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0.612mg 0%
Valine 1.603mg 0.819mg 0%
Histidine 1.244mg 0.481mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g N/A

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
23%
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.