Pork vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pork and turkey sausage
- Turkey sausage contains less selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, choline, and vitamin B3 than pork.
- Pork's daily need coverage for selenium is 82% higher.
- Turkey sausage contains 16 times less vitamin B1 than pork. Pork contains 0.877mg of vitamin B1, while turkey sausage contains 0.054mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in turkey sausage is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean, and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +68.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +52.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1524.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +94.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +123.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +177% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
15.42 g
Fats:
18.09 g
Carbs:
1.56 g
Water:
63.12 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +103.4% |
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Water
~63.12g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 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 | +20% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +288.1% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 45.3µg | 0µg | 82% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.054mg | 69% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 160mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 639mg | 25% |
| Protein | 27.32g | 15.42g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 4.657g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.208mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 14% | |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 155mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.165mg | 12% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 33.9mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 3.692mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 3.839g | 6% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 18.09g | 6% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 229mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0.4µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 2.98mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 17IU | 5% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.111mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 0.79µg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 1.07mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 5.158g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.56g | 1% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 235kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.56g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 1.229mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 0.819mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
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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
54%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 577mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork 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 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.