Chicken breast vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chicken breast and turkey sausage
- Chicken breast has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and choline; however, turkey sausage has more vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Chicken breast's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 69% more.
- Chicken breast is lower in cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +93.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +105.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +175.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +121.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +300.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +207.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +182.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +113.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
15.42 g
Fats:
18.09 g
Carbs:
1.56 g
Water:
63.12 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +116.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +284.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +205.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.2% |
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Water
~63.12g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
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 | -66.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +199.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +335.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 3.692mg | 69% |
| Selenium | 26.2µg | 0µg | 48% |
| Protein | 33.44g | 15.42g | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 0.208mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07g | 4.657g | 24% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 639mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 160mg | 23% |
| Fats | 4.71g | 18.09g | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 0.79µg | 18% |
| Zinc | 1.08mg | 2.98mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 155mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.29g | 3.839g | 12% |
| Choline | 95.9mg | 33.9mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.72g | 5.158g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.111mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.165mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 235kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 17IU | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 229mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.51g | 1.56g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.51g | 1.56g | N/A |
| Folate | 4µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.412mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.509mg | 1.229mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.836mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.659mg | 0.819mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.037mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
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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
50%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 560mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.549g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast 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.