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

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A recap on differences between Ground turkey and Turkey sausage

  • Ground turkey is higher than Turkey sausage in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Choline, and Iron.
  • Ground turkey covers your daily Selenium needs 57% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Ground turkey contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Turkey sausage. While Ground turkey contains 0.633mg of Vitamin B6, Turkey sausage contains only 0.208mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ground turkey is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Ground turkey, cooked 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 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 11% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.4%
Contains more IronIron +42.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +36%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
~equal in Zinc ~2.98mg

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% 4.7% 2.2% 6% 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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 12% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +69.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

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
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 +77.5%
Contains more FatsFats +73.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1031.3%
~equal in Water ~63.12g

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
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 -30.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +49.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59.7%

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 Turkey sausage
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 203kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Protein 27.37g 15.42g Ground turkey
Fats 10.4g 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 93mg 160mg Ground turkey
Vitamin D 8IU 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 30mg 16mg Ground turkey
Calcium 28mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 294mg 229mg Ground turkey
Iron 1.52mg 1.07mg Ground turkey
Copper 0.151mg 0.111mg Ground turkey
Zinc 3.11mg 2.98mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 254mg 155mg Ground turkey
Sodium 78mg 639mg Ground turkey
Vitamin A 79IU 0IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.011mg Ground turkey
Selenium 31.1µg 0µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.054mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.165mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 3.692mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 1.193mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.208mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 0.79µg Ground turkey
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 7µg 4µg Ground turkey
Trans Fat 0.134g Turkey sausage
Choline 78.2mg 33.9mg Ground turkey
Saturated Fat 2.669g 3.839g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 3.458g 5.158g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.175mg Ground turkey
Threonine 1.258mg 0.686mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.227mg 0.802mg Ground turkey
Leucine 2.262mg 1.229mg Ground turkey
Lysine 2.452mg 1.453mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.806mg 0.447mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0.612mg Ground turkey
Valine 1.27mg 0.819mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.811mg 0.481mg Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey 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
52%
Ground turkey
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
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 turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.17g)
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. 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.