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Polish sausage vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Polish sausage and Turkey breast?

  • Polish sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, yet Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Polish sausage's daily need coverage for Sodium is 64% higher.
  • Polish sausage has 9 times more Vitamin B1 than Turkey breast. Polish sausage has 0.502mg of Vitamin B1, while Turkey breast has 0.058mg.
  • Turkey breast contains less Sodium.

We used Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw types in this comparison.

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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 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16%
Contains more IronIron +36.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.6%
~equal in Calcium ~13mg

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% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +765.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more FatsFats +176.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +303.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.4%
Contains more WaterWater +26.9%

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
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +264.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110.1%

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 Turkey breast
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Polish sausage Turkey breast Opinion
Calories 259kcal 157kcal Polish sausage
Protein 17.6g 21.89g Turkey breast
Fats 19.4g 7.02g Polish sausage
Net carbs 3.6g 0g Polish sausage
Carbs 3.6g 0g Polish sausage
Cholesterol 66mg 65mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 14mg 24mg Turkey breast
Calcium 12mg 13mg Turkey breast
Potassium 237mg 275mg Turkey breast
Iron 0.88mg 1.2mg Turkey breast
Copper 0.09mg 0.074mg Polish sausage
Zinc 1.93mg 1.57mg Polish sausage
Phosphorus 136mg 186mg Turkey breast
Sodium 1540mg 59mg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Turkey breast
Manganese 0.049mg 0.018mg Polish sausage
Selenium 17.7µg 22.4µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B1 0.502mg 0.058mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.115mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B3 3.443mg 5.2mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.45mg 0.621mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.48mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.98µg 0.42µg Polish sausage
Folate 2µg 7µg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 8.01g 1.91g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 2.66g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.79g 1.66g Turkey breast
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.591mg 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 0.611mg 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.076mg 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.11mg 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.379mg 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.539mg 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 0.679mg 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.444mg 0.66mg Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Polish sausage Turkey breast
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
27%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Polish sausage
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 1481mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/nutrients
  2. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.