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Mutton vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mutton and Turkey sausage

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Choline in Mutton is higher than in Turkey sausage.
  • Mutton covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 152% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Mutton contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) 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.
Mutton
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
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 +93.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.6%
Contains more IronIron +344.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +99%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more CopperCopper +79%

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.
Mutton
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
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 EVitamin E +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +462%
Contains more CholineCholine +196.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.054mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 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 +116.8%
Contains more FatsFats +63.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1850%
Contains more WaterWater +16.9%
Contains more OtherOther +29.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +472.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 234kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Protein 33.43g 15.42g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 0.08g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0.08g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 109mg 160mg Mutton
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 31mg 16mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 409mg 229mg Mutton
Iron 4.76mg 1.07mg Mutton
Copper 0.062mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 5.93mg 2.98mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 155mg Mutton
Sodium 135mg 639mg Mutton
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.19mg Mutton
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.033mg Mutton
Selenium 38µg 0µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.054mg Mutton
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.165mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 3.692mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 0.897mg Mutton
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.208mg Mutton
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 0.79µg Mutton
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 0µg 4µg Turkey sausage
Choline 100.6mg 33.9mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 5.142g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 5.158g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.175mg Mutton
Threonine 1.403mg 0.686mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg 0.802mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg 1.229mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg 1.453mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg 0.447mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 0.612mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg 0.819mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg 0.481mg Mutton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mutton 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
75%
Mutton
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.303g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mutton
Mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 504mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.