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Pork Meat vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pork Meat and Turkey sausage

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Choline in Pork Meat is higher than in Turkey sausage.
  • Pork Meat covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 75% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Pork Meat contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted 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.
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
7
:
2
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage
Contains more Magnesium +81.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.3%
Contains more Potassium +83.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.07
Equal in Copper - 0.111
Pork Meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Turkey sausage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +81.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.3%
Contains more Potassium +83.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.07
Equal in Copper - 0.111

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.
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
5
:
6
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1659.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Pork Meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
Turkey sausage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 12% 2% 14% 39% 70% 0% 48% 3% 99% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1659.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
2
:
3
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage
Contains more Protein +69.7%
Contains more Fats +415.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +108%
Equal in Water - 63.12
Pork Meat
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Turkey sausage
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 Protein +69.7%
Contains more Fats +415.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +108%
Equal in Water - 63.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
1
:
2
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +286.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +820.4%
Pork Meat
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
Turkey sausage
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +286.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +820.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Meat Turkey sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Protein 26.17g 15.42g Pork Meat
Fats 3.51g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Calories 143kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Calcium 6mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.15mg 1.07mg Pork Meat
Magnesium 29mg 16mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 267mg 155mg Pork Meat
Potassium 421mg 229mg Pork Meat
Sodium 57mg 639mg Pork Meat
Zinc 2.42mg 2.98mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.111mg 0.111mg
Manganese 0.013mg Pork Meat
Selenium 38.2µg 0µg Pork Meat
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 10IU 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0.054mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 0.165mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 3.692mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B5 1.012mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 0.208mg Pork Meat
Folate 0µg 4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0.79µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.175mg Pork Meat
Threonine 1.175mg 0.686mg Pork Meat
Isoleucine 1.288mg 0.802mg Pork Meat
Leucine 2.229mg 1.229mg Pork Meat
Lysine 2.427mg 1.453mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.721mg 0.447mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0.612mg Pork Meat
Valine 1.367mg 0.819mg Pork Meat
Histidine 1.13mg 0.481mg Pork Meat
Cholesterol 73mg 160mg Pork Meat
Trans Fat 0.033g Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 1.198g 3.839g Pork Meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.334g 5.158g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Pork Meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork Meat Turkey sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Pork Meat
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Pork Meat
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

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 - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.641g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.