Italian sausage vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Italian sausage and Turkey sausage different?
- Italian sausage has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Choline, and Vitamin B2, however, Turkey sausage is richer in Zinc.
- Italian sausage covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 47% more than Turkey sausage.
- Turkey sausage contains less Saturated Fat.
Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild types were 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.
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Iron
+33.6%
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Potassium
+32.8%
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Selenium
+∞%
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Calcium
+52.4%
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Sodium
-14%
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Zinc
+24.7%
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Copper
+38.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 155
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Iron
+33.6%
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Potassium
+32.8%
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Selenium
+∞%
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Calcium
+52.4%
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-14%
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Zinc
+24.7%
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Copper
+38.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 155
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+31.6%
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Vitamin D
+150%
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Vitamin B1
+1053.7%
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Vitamin B2
+41.2%
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Vitamin B3
+12.8%
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Vitamin B6
+58.7%
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Folate
+25%
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Vitamin B12
+64.6%
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Vitamin K
+112.5%
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Vitamin C
+400%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+31.6%
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Vitamin D
+150%
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Vitamin B1
+1053.7%
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Vitamin B2
+41.2%
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Vitamin B3
+12.8%
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Vitamin B6
+58.7%
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Folate
+25%
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Vitamin B12
+64.6%
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Vitamin K
+112.5%
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Vitamin C
+400%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+24%
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Fats
+51%
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Carbs
+173.7%
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Other
+19.9%
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Water
+33.9%
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
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2.17 g
Protein:
15.42 g
Fats:
18.09 g
Carbs:
1.56 g
Water:
63.12 g
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1.81 g
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Protein
+24%
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Fats
+51%
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Carbs
+173.7%
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+19.9%
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+33.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+231.7%
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Saturated Fat
-62.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+32.4%
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
Saturated Fat:
3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.657 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+231.7%
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Saturated Fat
-62.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+32.4%
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.17g | 1.56g |
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| Protein | 19.12g | 15.42g |
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| Fats | 27.31g | 18.09g |
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| Carbs | 4.27g | 1.56g |
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| Calories | 344kcal | 235kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.86g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 21mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 1.43mg | 1.07mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 155mg |
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| Potassium | 304mg | 229mg |
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| Sodium | 743mg | 639mg |
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| Zinc | 2.39mg | 2.98mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.111mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU | 17IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 3.692mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.208mg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0.79µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.175mg |
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| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0.686mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0.802mg |
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| Leucine | 1.343mg | 1.229mg |
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| Lysine | 1.522mg | 1.453mg |
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| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.447mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.612mg |
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| Valine | 0.804mg | 0.819mg |
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| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.481mg |
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| Cholesterol | 57mg | 160mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.195g | 3.839g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 17.108g | 5.158g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 4.657g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
48%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.356g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
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