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

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What are the main differences between chicken liver and turkey sausage?

  • Chicken liver has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B2, selenium, iron, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B3 than turkey sausage.
  • Chicken liver's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 658% higher.
  • Turkey sausage is lower in cholesterol.

We used Chicken, liver, all classes, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 2.4% 20% 337% 164% 73% 127% 9.3% 33% 298%
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 +18.8%
Contains more IronIron +740.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +343.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.6%
~equal in Potassium ~229mg

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 60% 1099% 14% 0% 76% 410% 182% 374% 197% 2073% 0% 441% 106%
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 CVitamin C +3480%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +464.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +977.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1998.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +14600%
Contains more CholineCholine +473.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 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 +21.1%
Contains more FatsFats +274.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +113.7%
Contains more OtherOther +70.8%
~equal in Protein ~15.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 30% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.563 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.306 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 -59.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +313%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +256.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Turkey sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 0.79µg 658%
Vitamin A 3296µg 0µg 366%
Folate 588µg 4µg 146%
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 125%
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.165mg 124%
Iron 8.99mg 1.07mg 99%
Selenium 54.6µg 0µg 99%
Cholesterol 345mg 160mg 62%
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.208mg 50%
Copper 0.492mg 0.111mg 42%
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 3.692mg 38%
Choline 194.4mg 33.9mg 29%
Sodium 71mg 639mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 4.657g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.054mg 21%
Phosphorus 297mg 155mg 20%
Fats 4.83g 18.09g 20%
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0.5mg 19%
Manganese 0.255mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.563g 3.839g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 1.249g 5.158g 10%
Calories 119kcal 235kcal 6%
Protein 16.92g 15.42g 3%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.19mg 3%
Zinc 2.67mg 2.98mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Calcium 8mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 17IU 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 16mg 1%
Carbs 0.73g 1.56g 0%
Net carbs 0.73g 1.56g N/A
Potassium 230mg 229mg 0%
Trans fat 0.065g N/A
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.725mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.802mg 0%
Leucine 1.512mg 1.229mg 0%
Lysine 1.332mg 1.453mg 0%
Methionine 0.432mg 0.447mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 0.612mg 0%
Valine 0.998mg 0.819mg 0%
Histidine 0.507mg 0.481mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken liver 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
387%
Chicken liver
23%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.276g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver 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 ($)

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 liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.