Italian sausage vs. Turkey wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Italian sausage and turkey wing
- Italian sausage is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat, yet turkey wing is richer in vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for Italian sausage is 48% higher.
- Italian sausage contains 14 times more sodium than turkey wing. Italian sausage contains 743mg of sodium, while turkey wing contains 55mg.
- Turkey wing has a lower glycemic index than Italian sausage.
Food types used in this article are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Turkey, all classes, wing, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1146% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +111.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
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:
20.22 g
Fats:
12.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.49 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +121.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.1% |
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Protein
~20.22g
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
3.28 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.86 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +244.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.8% |
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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.05mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0.39µg | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 10.195g | 3.28g | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.108g | 4.97g | 30% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 55mg | 30% |
| Fats | 27.31g | 12.32g | 23% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.554mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.11mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 1.54mg | 8% |
| Calories | 344kcal | 197kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.41mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 70mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 2.86g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 4.425mg | 2% |
| Protein | 19.12g | 20.22g | 2% |
| Iron | 1.43mg | 1.26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 304mg | 240mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 22.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 165mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 4.27g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.86g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0.866mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0.975mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 1.531mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 1.773mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.551mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 1.031mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.585mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 688mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.915g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey wing is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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