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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% 3% 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% 12% 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 ~0IU
~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 Opinion
Calories 251kcal 235kcal Corned beef
Protein 18.17g 15.42g Corned beef
Fats 18.98g 18.09g Corned beef
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 0.47g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0.47g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 98mg 160mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 4IU 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 12mg 16mg Turkey sausage
Calcium 8mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 145mg 229mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.86mg 1.07mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.111mg Corned beef
Zinc 4.58mg 2.98mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 125mg 155mg Turkey sausage
Sodium 973mg 639mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.022mg Corned beef
Selenium 32.8µg 0µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.054mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.165mg Corned beef
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 3.692mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.208mg Corned beef
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.79µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 6µg 4µg Corned beef
Choline 69.2mg 33.9mg Corned beef
Saturated Fat 6.34g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 5.158g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.175mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.726mg 0.686mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.802mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg 1.229mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg 1.453mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg 0.447mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.612mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg 0.819mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg 0.481mg Corned beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
34%
Corned beef
24%
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.