Duck meat vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are duck meat and turkey sausage different?
- Duck meat is higher in selenium, iron, copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, turkey sausage is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for duck meat is 36% higher.
- Duck meat contains 3 times more vitamin B1 than turkey sausage. While duck meat contains 0.174mg of vitamin B1, turkey sausage contains only 0.054mg.
- Turkey sausage has less saturated fat.
Duck, domesticated, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild are the varieties 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 IronIron | +152.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +190.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60.2% |
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 | +268.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +222.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +218.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +48.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +163.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.99 g
Fats:
28.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.84 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
15.42 g
Fats:
18.09 g
Carbs:
1.56 g
Water:
63.12 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.65 g
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 | +150.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 20µg | 0µg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 9.67g | 3.839g | 27% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 639mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 160mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.098mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 1.07mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.79µg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.9g | 5.158g | 19% |
| Fats | 28.35g | 18.09g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.111mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.86mg | 2.98mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.174mg | 0.054mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.165mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.825mg | 3.692mg | 7% |
| Protein | 18.99g | 15.42g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.65g | 4.657g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 235kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.1µg | 1.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Choline | 50.4mg | 33.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.208mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 17IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.56g | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 229mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.56g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 155mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.773mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.872mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.465mg | 1.229mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.486mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.752mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.938mg | 0.819mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.462mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
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
32%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.831g)
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 - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 580mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck 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.