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Ground chicken vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Ground chicken and Turkey sausage

  • Ground chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Turkey sausage has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Ground chicken's daily need coverage for Selenium is 26% more.
  • Ground chicken has 3 times more Potassium than Turkey sausage. Ground chicken has 677mg of Potassium, while Turkey sausage has 229mg.
  • Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild.

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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 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
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 +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +195.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more IronIron +15.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +79%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.2%

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.
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% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
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 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +31.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +74%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +54.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 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 +51%
Contains more FatsFats +65.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +105.7%
~equal in Water ~63.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -19%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~5.158g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 189kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Protein 23.28g 15.42g Ground chicken
Fats 10.92g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 107mg 160mg Ground chicken
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 28mg 16mg Ground chicken
Calcium 8mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 677mg 229mg Ground chicken
Iron 0.93mg 1.07mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.062mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 1.92mg 2.98mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 234mg 155mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 639mg Ground chicken
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.19mg Ground chicken
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.016mg Ground chicken
Selenium 14.3µg 0µg Ground chicken
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.054mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.165mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 3.692mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 1.327mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.208mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 0.79µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.6µg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 4µg Turkey sausage
Trans Fat 0.087g Turkey sausage
Choline 59mg 33.9mg Ground chicken
Saturated Fat 3.11g 3.839g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 5.158g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.175mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.97mg 0.686mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.802mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.816mg 1.229mg Ground chicken
Lysine 2.014mg 1.453mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.596mg 0.447mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 0.612mg Ground chicken
Valine 1.102mg 0.819mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.706mg 0.481mg Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken

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is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken 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
42%
Ground chicken
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.729g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken 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 ($)
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.

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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.