Italian sausage vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Italian sausage and turkey ham different?
- Italian sausage is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, and polyunsaturated fat; however, turkey ham is richer in selenium and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for Italian sausage is 45% higher.
- Italian sausage contains 6 times more vitamin B6 than turkey ham. While Italian sausage contains 0.33mg of vitamin B6, turkey ham contains only 0.06mg.
- Turkey ham has less saturated fat.
Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +170.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
Protein:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +582.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +56% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.873 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1179.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +303% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 10.195g | 1.2g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.108g | 1.337g | 39% |
| Fats | 27.31g | 4g | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.23mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 38.2µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0.8µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.06mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 0.873g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 289mg | 17% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
| Calories | 344kcal | 118kcal | 11% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 743mg | 909mg | 7% |
| Protein | 19.12g | 16.3g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.43mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.27mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 2.1mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 253mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 64mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 21mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 4.27g | 3.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 3.1g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.86g | 1.2g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 4.12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.995g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins