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Chorizo vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chorizo and Turkey sausage different?

  • Turkey sausage contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Choline, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 than Chorizo.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 53% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage contains less Saturated Fat.

Chorizo, pork and beef 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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
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 +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.8%
Contains more IronIron +48.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~155mg

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% 0% 4.4% 45% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
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 EVitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +153.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 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 +56.3%
Contains more FatsFats +111.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.2%
Contains more OtherOther +116.6%
Contains more WaterWater +98.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +256.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 455kcal 235kcal Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 15.42g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 18.09g Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 1.86g 1.56g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 1.56g Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 160mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 17IU Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 398mg 229mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 1.07mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 3.41mg 2.98mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 155mg Turkey sausage
Sodium 1235mg 639mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.19mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.4µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.054mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.165mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 3.692mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.208mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.79µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Folate 2µg 4µg Turkey sausage
Choline 96.7mg 33.9mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 5.158g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.175mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.686mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.802mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 1.229mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 1.453mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.447mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.612mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.819mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.481mg Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo 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
67%
Chorizo
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.541g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo 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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.