Ground turkey vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ground turkey and Italian sausage
- Ground turkey is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, copper, and zinc, yet Italian sausage is higher in vitamin B1.
- Italian sausage covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 46% more than ground turkey.
- Ground turkey contains 2 times more vitamin B3 than Italian sausage. While ground turkey contains 8.724mg of vitamin B3, Italian sausage contains only 4.165mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in Italian sausage is lower.
- The glycemic index of ground turkey is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Ground turkey, cooked and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.4% |
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 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +91.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +709.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.37 g
Fats:
10.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.07 g
Other:
0.16 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +162.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1256.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.917 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +394.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.6% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.623mg | 46% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.458g | 17.108g | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 2.669g | 10.195g | 34% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 743mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.724mg | 4.165mg | 28% |
| Fats | 10.4g | 27.31g | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.193mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.633mg | 0.33mg | 23% |
| Protein | 27.37g | 19.12g | 17% |
| Selenium | 31.1µg | 22µg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 57mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 170mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.08mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 3.11mg | 2.39mg | 7% |
| Calories | 203kcal | 344kcal | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.917g | 3.518g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 41IU | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.4µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.34µg | 1.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.233mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 1.43mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.27g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Potassium | 294mg | 304mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.134g | N/A | |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 78.2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.258mg | 0.792mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.227mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.262mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.452mg | 1.522mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.806mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.068mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.27mg | 0.804mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.811mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.136g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.508g | N/A |
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
52%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground turkey is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 665mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.526g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground turkey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground turkey is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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