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Ostrich vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ostrich and Turkey sausage

  • Ostrich is higher than Turkey sausage in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Ostrich covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 228% more than Turkey sausage.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Ostrich is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Ostrich, tip trimmed, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
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 +56.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.1%
Contains more IronIron +160.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%

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% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
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 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +329.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +691.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 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 +84.8%
Contains more FatsFats +603.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +320.9%
~equal in Water ~63.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 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 -74%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +431.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +958.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 145kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Protein 28.49g 15.42g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 85mg 160mg Ostrich
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 25mg 16mg Ostrich
Calcium 6mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 362mg 229mg Ostrich
Iron 2.79mg 1.07mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.111mg Ostrich
Zinc 4.85mg 2.98mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 155mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 639mg Ostrich
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.19mg Ostrich
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.019mg Ostrich
Selenium 37.5µg 0µg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.054mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.165mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 3.692mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.208mg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.79µg Ostrich
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 15µg 4µg Ostrich
Choline 33.9mg Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 1g 3.839g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 5.158g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.175mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg 0.686mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.802mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 1.229mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 1.453mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.447mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.612mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 0.819mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.481mg Ostrich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich 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
97%
Ostrich
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 559mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.839g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.