Chicken thigh vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chicken thigh and turkey sausage?
- Chicken thigh is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, while turkey sausage is higher in vitamin B12.
- Chicken thigh's daily need coverage for selenium is 37% higher.
- Turkey sausage has 2 times less vitamin B3 than chicken thigh. Chicken thigh has 7.12mg of vitamin B3, while turkey sausage has 3.692mg.
- Chicken thigh is lower in saturated fat.
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +146.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +139.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 20.5µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Protein | 28.18g | 15.42g | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 95mg | 639mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 3.692mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.79µg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 160mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 4.657g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.208mg | 13% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 18.09g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.165mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 155mg | 6% |
| Choline | 33.9mg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.78g | 3.839g | 5% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.07mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.054mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 5.158g | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 2.98mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.111mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Calories | 218kcal | 235kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 229mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 17IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 1.56g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 1.56g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 1.229mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.384mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.397mg | 0.819mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
15.42 g
Fats:
18.09 g
Carbs:
1.56 g
Water:
63.12 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.7% |
~equal in
Water
~63.12g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
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 | -27.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +91.6% |
