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

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How are chicken meat and turkey sausage different?

  • Chicken meat has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, choline, and vitamin A; however, turkey sausage is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc.
  • Chicken meat covers your daily need for selenium, 43% more than turkey sausage.
  • Chicken meat contains less cholesterol.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild types were used in this article.

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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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
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 +43.8%
Contains more IronIron +17.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.6%
~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 0% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
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 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +163.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.165mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 +77%
Contains more FatsFats +33%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~63.12g
~equal in Other ~1.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.839g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.158g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Turkey sausage DV% diff.
Selenium 23.9µg 0µg 43%
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 3.692mg 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 160mg 24%
Protein 27.3g 15.42g 24%
Sodium 82mg 639mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.79µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.208mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 4.657g 11%
Zinc 1.94mg 2.98mg 9%
Fats 13.6g 18.09g 7%
Choline 65.9mg 33.9mg 6%
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg 5%
Copper 0.066mg 0.111mg 5%
Phosphorus 182mg 155mg 4%
Iron 1.26mg 1.07mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Calcium 15mg 32mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin D 2IU 17IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.19mg 1%
Manganese 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.054mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.56g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.6µg 1%
Calories 239kcal 235kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.56g N/A
Potassium 223mg 229mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.165mg 0%
Folate 5µg 4µg 0%
Saturated fat 3.79g 3.839g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 5.34g 5.158g 0%
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.802mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 1.229mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 1.453mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0.447mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.612mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0.819mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0.481mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat 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
36%
Chicken meat
23%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
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 cheaper?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 557mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat 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 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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.