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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.
Pork
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
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 +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.
Pork
11
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 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
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% 6% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
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
Pork
1
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 +77.2%
Contains more FatsFats +30%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +103.4%
~equal in Water ~63.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
1
41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 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 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.
Pork Turkey sausage
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Turkey sausage DV% diff.
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
54%
Pork
23%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 577mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
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.

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.