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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 of 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.5% 26% 36% 10% 59% 73% 107% 4.8% 209%
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 +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%
~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% 3.2% 0% 32% 49% 98% 37% 63% 115% 0% 0% 35%
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 +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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 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 +13.5%
Contains more OtherOther +55.8%
Contains more FatsFats +41.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50%
~equal in Water ~63.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.565 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 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.
Luncheon meat Turkey sausage
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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

Nutrient Luncheon meat Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 189kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Protein 17.5g 15.42g Luncheon meat
Fats 12.77g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 1.04g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.04g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 78mg 160mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Luncheon meat
Calcium 5mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 300mg 229mg Luncheon meat
Iron 0.97mg 1.07mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.03mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.15mg 2.98mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 170mg 155mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 820mg 639mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.037mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 38.3µg 0µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.054mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.165mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 3.692mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.613mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.208mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.79µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 0µg 4µg Turkey sausage
Choline 63.9mg 33.9mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 5.158g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.686mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.802mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.229mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 1.453mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.447mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.612mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.819mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.481mg Turkey sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Turkey sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Luncheon meat
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
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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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.
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. 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.