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Lamb leg vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb leg and Turkey sausage

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2 in Lamb leg is higher than in Turkey sausage.
  • Lamb leg covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 71% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw 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 16% 2.7% 22% 62% 38% 91% 73% 7.3% 2.6% 113%
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 +43.8%
Contains more IronIron +55.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +255.6%
~equal in Potassium ~229mg
~equal in Copper ~0.111mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~155mg

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% 0% 4.2% 0% 33% 53% 117% 41% 35% 313% 0% 14% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +216.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.19mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 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 +16.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +158.6%
~equal in Fats ~18.09g
~equal in Water ~63.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.35 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +35.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +245%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb leg Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 230kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Protein 17.91g 15.42g Lamb leg
Fats 17.07g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 69mg 160mg Lamb leg
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Lamb leg
Calcium 9mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 249mg 229mg Lamb leg
Iron 1.66mg 1.07mg Lamb leg
Copper 0.113mg 0.111mg Lamb leg
Zinc 3.32mg 2.98mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 170mg 155mg Lamb leg
Sodium 56mg 639mg Lamb leg
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.19mg Lamb leg
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.02mg Lamb leg
Selenium 20.7µg 0µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.054mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.165mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 3.692mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 0.69mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.208mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 0.79µg Lamb leg
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 19µg 4µg Lamb leg
Choline 33.9mg Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 7.43g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 5.158g Lamb leg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.175mg Lamb leg
Threonine 0.767mg 0.686mg Lamb leg
Isoleucine 0.864mg 0.802mg Lamb leg
Leucine 1.393mg 1.229mg Lamb leg
Lysine 1.582mg 1.453mg Lamb leg
Methionine 0.46mg 0.447mg Lamb leg
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 0.612mg Lamb leg
Valine 0.967mg 0.819mg Lamb leg
Histidine 0.567mg 0.481mg Lamb leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb leg 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
47%
Lamb leg
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.591g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 583mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.