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Italian sausage vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Italian sausage and Turkey breast

  • Italian sausage has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Italian sausage covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 47% more than Turkey breast.
  • Turkey breast has 13 times less Sodium than Italian sausage. Italian sausage has 743mg of Sodium, while Turkey breast has 59mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw.

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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 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.5%
Contains more IronIron +19.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%
~equal in Potassium ~275mg
~equal in Copper ~0.074mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~186mg
~equal in Selenium ~22.4µg

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 0.33% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 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% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +974.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more FatsFats +289%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +108.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.5%
Contains more WaterWater +48.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 g
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +543.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +111.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Turkey breast Opinion
Calories 344kcal 157kcal Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 21.89g Turkey breast
Fats 27.31g 7.02g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Italian sausage
Net carbs 4.17g 0g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 0g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 57mg 65mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 18mg 24mg Turkey breast
Calcium 21mg 13mg Italian sausage
Potassium 304mg 275mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 1.2mg Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g Turkey breast
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.074mg Italian sausage
Zinc 2.39mg 1.57mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 170mg 186mg Turkey breast
Sodium 743mg 59mg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 16IU 6IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A 10µg 2µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.018mg Turkey breast
Selenium 22µg 22.4µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.058mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.115mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 5.2mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.48mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.42µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 7µg Turkey breast
Choline 78.2mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 1.91g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 2.66g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 1.66g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.792mg 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 0.731mg 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.343mg 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.522mg 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.486mg 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 0.804mg 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.577mg 0.66mg Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Turkey breast
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
47%
Italian sausage
27%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 684mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.285g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/nutrients
  2. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.