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Corned beef vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between corned beef and turkey sausage?

  • Corned beef has more selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and choline than turkey sausage.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for selenium is 60% higher.
  • Turkey sausage has 2 times less vitamin B12 than corned beef. Corned beef has 1.63µg of vitamin B12, while turkey sausage has 0.79µg.
  • Turkey sausage is lower in saturated fat.

We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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 IronIron +73.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.3%

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.
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% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.165mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.208mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 +17.8%
Contains more OtherOther +43.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +231.9%
~equal in Fats ~18.09g
~equal in Water ~63.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 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 +78.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +595.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Turkey sausage DV% diff.
Selenium 32.8µg 0µg 60%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.79µg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 4.657g 27%
Cholesterol 98mg 160mg 21%
Zinc 4.58mg 2.98mg 15%
Sodium 973mg 639mg 15%
Saturated fat 6.34g 3.839g 11%
Iron 1.86mg 1.07mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 5.158g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 8%
Protein 18.17g 15.42g 6%
Choline 69.2mg 33.9mg 6%
Copper 0.154mg 0.111mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 3.692mg 4%
Phosphorus 125mg 155mg 4%
Potassium 145mg 229mg 2%
Calcium 8mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 17IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.208mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.054mg 2%
Folate 6µg 4µg 1%
Calories 251kcal 235kcal 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Fats 18.98g 18.09g 1%
Carbs 0.47g 1.56g 0%
Net carbs 0.47g 1.56g N/A
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.19mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.165mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.802mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 1.229mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 1.453mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.447mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.612mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.819mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.481mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
23%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.501g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
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 ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.