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

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The main differences between ground turkey and summer sausage

  • Ground turkey is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, yet summer sausage is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for summer sausage is 61% higher.
  • Ground turkey contains 5 times more vitamin B6 than summer sausage. Ground turkey contains 0.633mg of vitamin B6, while summer sausage contains 0.13mg.
  • Ground turkey contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Ground turkey, cooked and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +115.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +189.3%
Contains more IronIron +48.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +190.9%

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% 75% 0% 4.5% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +386.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +29.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~7µg

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
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.9%
Contains more WaterWater +71.5%
Contains more FatsFats +264.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2800%

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
39% 50% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +295.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.02g

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 Summer sausage
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground turkey Summer sausage DV% diff.
Sodium 78mg 1483mg 61%
Selenium 31.1µg 7.5µg 43%
Fats 10.4g 37.91g 42%
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.13mg 39%
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 2.9mg 36%
Saturated fat 2.669g 10.47g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 3.458g 13.68g 26%
Vitamin A 24µg 225µg 22%
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 1.73µg 16%
Protein 27.37g 19.43g 16%
Choline 78.2mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.249mg 14%
Phosphorus 254mg 178mg 11%
Calories 203kcal 426kcal 11%
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 0.76mg 9%
Copper 0.151mg 0.07mg 9%
Iron 1.52mg 2.26mg 9%
Zinc 3.11mg 2.25mg 8%
Calcium 28mg 81mg 5%
Magnesium 30mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.16mg 4%
Potassium 294mg 206mg 3%
Carbs 0g 1.82g 1%
Cholesterol 93mg 89mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 12IU 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 3.02g 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.032mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.62g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.12g N/A
Folate 7µg 7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.134g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 1.258mg 0.54mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.227mg 0.62mg 0%
Leucine 2.262mg 1.1mg 0%
Lysine 2.452mg 1.16mg 0%
Methionine 0.806mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0.56mg 0%
Valine 1.27mg 0.69mg 0%
Histidine 0.811mg 0.47mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey Summer 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
41%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 1405mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.801g)
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. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/nutrients
  2. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.