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Chicken heart vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chicken heart and Turkey sausage

  • Chicken heart is richer than Turkey sausage in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken heart is 271% higher.
  • Chicken heart contains 18 times more Folate than Turkey sausage. Chicken heart contains 72µg of Folate, while Turkey sausage contains 4µg.
  • Chicken heart contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, heart, all classes, raw 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 11% 3.6% 16% 224% 115% 180% 76% 9.7% 12% 23%
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 IronIron +457%
Contains more CopperCopper +211.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg

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 11% 1.8% 0% 0% 38% 168% 92% 154% 83% 911% 0% 54% 0%
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 CVitamin C +540%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +822.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 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 WaterWater +16.5%
Contains more FatsFats +93.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +119.7%
Contains more OtherOther +112.9%
~equal in Protein ~15.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.71 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 -30.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +117.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken heart Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 153kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Protein 15.55g 15.42g Chicken heart
Fats 9.33g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0.5mg Chicken heart
Net carbs 0.71g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0.71g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 136mg 160mg Chicken heart
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 15mg 16mg Turkey sausage
Calcium 12mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 176mg 229mg Turkey sausage
Iron 5.96mg 1.07mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.346mg 0.111mg Chicken heart
Zinc 6.59mg 2.98mg Chicken heart
Phosphorus 177mg 155mg Chicken heart
Sodium 74mg 639mg Chicken heart
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg Chicken heart
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 4.3µg 0µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.152mg 0.054mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 0.728mg 0.165mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 4.883mg 3.692mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B5 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 0.208mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 7.29µg 0.79µg Chicken heart
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 72µg 4µg Chicken heart
Choline 33.9mg Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 2.66g 3.839g Chicken heart
Monounsaturated Fat 2.37g 5.158g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.71g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.175mg Chicken heart
Threonine 0.704mg 0.686mg Chicken heart
Isoleucine 0.833mg 0.802mg Chicken heart
Leucine 1.355mg 1.229mg Chicken heart
Lysine 1.303mg 1.453mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.376mg 0.447mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.696mg 0.612mg Chicken heart
Valine 0.88mg 0.819mg Chicken heart
Histidine 0.408mg 0.481mg Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken heart 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
116%
Chicken heart
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Chicken heart
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?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.179g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chicken heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/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.