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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% 665% 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% 12% 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 Opinion
Calories 119kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Protein 16.92g 15.42g Chicken liver
Fats 4.83g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0.5mg Chicken liver
Net carbs 0.73g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0.73g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 345mg 160mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0IU 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 19mg 16mg Chicken liver
Calcium 8mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 230mg 229mg Chicken liver
Iron 8.99mg 1.07mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.492mg 0.111mg Chicken liver
Zinc 2.67mg 2.98mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 297mg 155mg Chicken liver
Sodium 71mg 639mg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 0IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A 3296µg 0µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.19mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 0µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.054mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.165mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 3.692mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.208mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 0.79µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 588µg 4µg Chicken liver
Trans Fat 0.065g Turkey sausage
Choline 194.4mg 33.9mg Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 1.563g 3.839g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 5.158g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.175mg Chicken liver
Threonine 0.725mg 0.686mg Chicken liver
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.802mg Chicken liver
Leucine 1.512mg 1.229mg Chicken liver
Lysine 1.332mg 1.453mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.432mg 0.447mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 0.612mg Chicken liver
Valine 0.998mg 0.819mg Chicken liver
Histidine 0.507mg 0.481mg Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver

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
354%
Chicken liver
24%
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.