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Horse meat vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Horse meat and Turkey sausage

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3 in Horse meat is higher than in Turkey sausage.
  • Horse meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 99% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Horse meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted 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 18% 2.4% 33% 189% 57% 104% 106% 7.2% 2.9% 74%
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 +56.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.5%
Contains more IronIron +370.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 25% 28% 91% 0% 76% 395% 0% 0% 0%
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 CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 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 +82.5%
Contains more FatsFats +199%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~63.12g
~equal in Other ~1.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.85 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 -50.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +143.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +447.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 175kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Protein 28.14g 15.42g Horse meat
Fats 6.05g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 2mg 0.5mg Horse meat
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 68mg 160mg Horse meat
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 25mg 16mg Horse meat
Calcium 8mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 379mg 229mg Horse meat
Iron 5.03mg 1.07mg Horse meat
Copper 0.171mg 0.111mg Horse meat
Zinc 3.82mg 2.98mg Horse meat
Phosphorus 247mg 155mg Horse meat
Sodium 55mg 639mg Horse meat
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.022mg Horse meat
Selenium 13.5µg 0µg Horse meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.054mg Horse meat
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.165mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 3.692mg Horse meat
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.208mg Horse meat
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 0.79µg Horse meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 4µg Turkey sausage
Choline 33.9mg Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 1.9g 3.839g Horse meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.12g 5.158g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0.175mg Horse meat
Threonine 1.262mg 0.686mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 1.334mg 0.802mg Horse meat
Leucine 2.232mg 1.229mg Horse meat
Lysine 2.398mg 1.453mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.623mg 0.447mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 0.612mg Horse meat
Valine 1.458mg 0.819mg Horse meat
Histidine 1.081mg 0.481mg Horse meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horse meat 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
48%
Horse meat
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
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 cheaper?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 584mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.939g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/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.