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Polish sausage vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Polish sausage and ground turkey

  • Polish sausage has more vitamin B1, while ground turkey has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Polish sausage's daily need coverage for sodium is 64% higher.
  • Ground turkey contains 7 times less vitamin B1 than Polish sausage. Polish sausage contains 0.502mg of vitamin B1, while ground turkey contains 0.077mg.
  • The amount of sodium in ground turkey is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot and Ground turkey, cooked.

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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 10% 3.6% 21% 33% 30% 53% 58% 201% 6.4% 97%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 8.4% 26% 57% 50% 85% 109% 10% 1.4% 170%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +345.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.1%
Contains more IronIron +72.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75.7%

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% 0% 0% 126% 34% 65% 27% 44% 123% 0% 1.5% 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 0% 8% 2.2% 3% 19% 49% 164% 72% 146% 168% 0% 5.3% 43%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +551.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +165.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +36.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more FatsFats +86.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2525%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.5%
Contains more WaterWater +12.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 52% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.79 g
30% 38% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +180.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +269.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Polish sausage Ground turkey
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Polish sausage Ground turkey DV% diff.
Sodium 1540mg 78mg 64%
Vitamin B1 0.502mg 0.077mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.633mg 34%
Vitamin B3 3.443mg 8.724mg 33%
Selenium 17.7µg 31.1µg 24%
Saturated fat 8.01g 2.669g 24%
Protein 17.6g 27.37g 20%
Phosphorus 136mg 254mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 9.7g 3.458g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.45mg 1.193mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.98µg 1.34µg 15%
Choline 78.2mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.79g 2.917g 14%
Fats 19.4g 10.4g 14%
Zinc 1.93mg 3.11mg 11%
Cholesterol 66mg 93mg 9%
Iron 0.88mg 1.52mg 8%
Copper 0.09mg 0.151mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.211mg 5%
Magnesium 14mg 30mg 4%
Calories 259kcal 203kcal 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Manganese 0.049mg 0.011mg 2%
Potassium 237mg 294mg 2%
Calcium 12mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Folate 2µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Carbs 3.6g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.6g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.134g N/A
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 0.591mg 1.258mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.611mg 1.227mg 0%
Leucine 1.076mg 2.262mg 0%
Lysine 1.11mg 2.452mg 0%
Methionine 0.379mg 0.806mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.539mg 1.068mg 0%
Valine 0.679mg 1.27mg 0%
Histidine 0.444mg 0.811mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Polish sausage Ground turkey
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
32%
Polish sausage
52%
Ground turkey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Polish sausage
54%
Ground turkey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 1462mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.341g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey 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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/nutrients
  2. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/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.