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Ground turkey vs. Polish sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ground turkey and Polish sausage

  • Ground turkey has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and zinc, while Polish sausage has more vitamin B1.
  • Polish sausage's daily need coverage for sodium is 64% higher.
  • Polish sausage contains 3 times less vitamin B6 than ground turkey. Ground turkey contains 0.633mg of vitamin B6, while Polish sausage contains 0.19mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in ground turkey is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Ground turkey, cooked and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot.

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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 21% 8.4% 26% 57% 50% 85% 109% 10% 1.4% 170%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.6% 21% 33% 30% 53% 58% 201% 6.4% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.1%
Contains more IronIron +72.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +345.5%

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% 8% 2.2% 3% 19% 49% 164% 72% 146% 168% 0% 5.3% 43%
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% 0% 0% 126% 34% 65% 27% 44% 123% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +165.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +36.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +551.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.5%
Contains more WaterWater +12.4%
Contains more FatsFats +86.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2525%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 38% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
43% 52% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.79 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +269.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +180.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground turkey Polish sausage DV% diff.
Sodium 78mg 1540mg 64%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.502mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.19mg 34%
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 3.443mg 33%
Selenium 31.1µg 17.7µg 24%
Saturated fat 2.669g 8.01g 24%
Protein 27.37g 17.6g 20%
Phosphorus 254mg 136mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 3.458g 9.7g 16%
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 0.45mg 15%
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 0.98µg 15%
Choline 78.2mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 0.79g 14%
Fats 10.4g 19.4g 14%
Zinc 3.11mg 1.93mg 11%
Cholesterol 93mg 66mg 9%
Iron 1.52mg 0.88mg 8%
Copper 0.151mg 0.09mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.148mg 5%
Magnesium 30mg 14mg 4%
Calories 203kcal 259kcal 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.049mg 2%
Potassium 294mg 237mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Folate 7µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Carbs 0g 3.6g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.6g N/A
Trans fat 0.134g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 1.258mg 0.591mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.227mg 0.611mg 0%
Leucine 2.262mg 1.076mg 0%
Lysine 2.452mg 1.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.806mg 0.379mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0.539mg 0%
Valine 1.27mg 0.679mg 0%
Histidine 0.811mg 0.444mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 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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is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey Polish 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
52%
Ground turkey
32%
Polish sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
51%
Polish sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 1462mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.341g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey 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 ($)

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 turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/nutrients
  2. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.