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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.
Lamb
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
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 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%
~equal in Copper ~0.111mg

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.
Lamb
8
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% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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 +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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +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
Lamb
1
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 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 +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.
Lamb Turkey sausage
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 294kcal 235kcal Lamb
Protein 24.52g 15.42g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 18.09g Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 97mg 160mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Lamb
Calcium 17mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 310mg 229mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 1.07mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.111mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 2.98mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 155mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 639mg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.054mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.165mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3.692mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.208mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.79µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.6µg Lamb
Folate 18µg 4µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg 33.9mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 5.158g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.175mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.686mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.802mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.229mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.453mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.447mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.612mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.819mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.481mg Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.991g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 567mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.