Lamb vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between lamb and turkey sausage
- Turkey sausage contains less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, choline, iron, and vitamin B2 than lamb.
- Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 73% higher.
- The amount of saturated fat in turkey sausage is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +49.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +222.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +187.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +176.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
15.42 g
Fats:
18.09 g
Carbs:
1.56 g
Water:
63.12 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
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 | +71% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +208.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0.79µg | 73% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 0µg | 48% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 639mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 3.839g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 160mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 4.657g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 3.692mg | 19% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 15.42g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 2.98mg | 13% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 33.9mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.07mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 5.158g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.165mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.208mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 155mg | 5% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 18.09g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.054mg | 4% |
| Folate | 18µg | 4µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 1.6µg | 3% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 235kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 17IU | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 229mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.56g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.111mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.56g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.229mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0.819mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
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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
52%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.991g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 567mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)