Pork shoulder vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pork shoulder and Turkey sausage different?
- Pork shoulder has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B2 than Turkey sausage.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pork shoulder is 59% higher.
- Turkey sausage has less Saturated Fat.
Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +113.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1320.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +78.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
15.42 g
Fats:
18.09 g
Carbs:
1.56 g
Water:
63.12 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~18.09g
~equal in
Water
~63.12g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.657 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +55.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -38.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +142.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 236kcal | 235kcal |
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| Protein | 17.18g | 15.42g |
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| Fats | 17.99g | 18.09g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.56g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.56g |
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 160mg |
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| Vitamin D | 70IU | 17IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 302mg | 229mg |
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| Iron | 1.05mg | 1.07mg |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.111mg |
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| Zinc | 2.7mg | 2.98mg |
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| Phosphorus | 182mg | 155mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 639mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.19mg | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 25.5µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.767mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.275mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.833mg | 3.692mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.208mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.74µg | 0.79µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 4µg |
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| Choline | 60.6mg | 33.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.24g | 3.839g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.01g | 5.158g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.92g | 4.657g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.175mg |
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| Threonine | 0.768mg | 0.686mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.781mg | 0.802mg |
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| Leucine | 1.36mg | 1.229mg |
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| Lysine | 1.531mg | 1.453mg |
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| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0.447mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.612mg |
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| Valine | 0.921mg | 0.819mg |
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| Histidine | 0.656mg | 0.481mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
49%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.401g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 574mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder 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 ($)
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.