Luncheon meat vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between luncheon meat and turkey sausage
- Luncheon meat has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, choline, and vitamin B12; however, turkey sausage is higher in copper and zinc.
- Luncheon meat covers your daily need for selenium, 70% more than turkey sausage.
- Luncheon meat has 2 times more vitamin B1 than turkey sausage. While luncheon meat has 0.128mg of vitamin B1, turkey sausage has only 0.054mg.
- Turkey sausage has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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 | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +540% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +270% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.1% |
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 | +137% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +88.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
Protein:
15.42 g
Fats:
18.09 g
Carbs:
1.56 g
Water:
63.12 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50% |
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Water
~63.12g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.839 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.657 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +197.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.839g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~5.158g
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 38.3µg | 0µg | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 160mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 4.657g | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 3.692mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.111mg | 9% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 18.09g | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 2.98mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 639mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.054mg | 6% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 33.9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.79µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.208mg | 5% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 15.42g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.165mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 189kcal | 235kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 155mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 229mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 17IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Folate | 0µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 5.158g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 1.07mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 1.56g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 1.56g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 3.839g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.802mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.229mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.453mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.447mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.819mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.481mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
33%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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