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 of 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.
| 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% |
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 | +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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
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
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 239kcal | 235kcal |
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| Protein | 27.3g | 15.42g |
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| Fats | 13.6g | 18.09g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.56g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.56g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 160mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 17IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 223mg | 229mg |
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| Iron | 1.26mg | 1.07mg |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.111mg |
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| Zinc | 1.94mg | 2.98mg |
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| Phosphorus | 182mg | 155mg |
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| Sodium | 82mg | 639mg |
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| Vitamin A | 161IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 48µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 23.9µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 3.692mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.208mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.79µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 4µg |
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| Choline | 65.9mg | 33.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.79g | 3.839g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.34g | 5.158g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 4.657g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.175mg |
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| Threonine | 1.128mg | 0.686mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 0.802mg |
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| Leucine | 1.986mg | 1.229mg |
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| Lysine | 2.223mg | 1.453mg |
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| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.447mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 0.612mg |
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| Valine | 1.325mg | 0.819mg |
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| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0.481mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 557mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.