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Summer sausage vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Summer sausage and Turkey sausage?

  • Summer sausage is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Selenium, however, Turkey sausage is richer in Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Summer sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 39% more.
  • Turkey sausage has less Saturated Fat.

We used Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
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 CalciumCalcium +153.1%
Contains more IronIron +111.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.9%

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% 45% 0% 9% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 12% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +119%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.165mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 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 +26%
Contains more FatsFats +109.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.7%
Contains more OtherOther +156.4%
Contains more WaterWater +74.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 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 +165.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Summer sausage Turkey sausage
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer sausage Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 426kcal 235kcal Summer sausage
Protein 19.43g 15.42g Summer sausage
Fats 37.91g 18.09g Summer sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 1.62g 1.56g Summer sausage
Carbs 1.82g 1.56g Summer sausage
Cholesterol 89mg 160mg Summer sausage
Vitamin D 12IU 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 13mg 16mg Turkey sausage
Calcium 81mg 32mg Summer sausage
Potassium 206mg 229mg Turkey sausage
Iron 2.26mg 1.07mg Summer sausage
Sugar 0.12g 0g Turkey sausage
Fiber 0.2g 0g Summer sausage
Copper 0.07mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.25mg 2.98mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 178mg 155mg Summer sausage
Sodium 1483mg 639mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin A 749IU 0IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A 225µg 0µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.032mg Summer sausage
Selenium 7.5µg 0µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.054mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.165mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 3.692mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B5 0.76mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.208mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 1.73µg 0.79µg Summer sausage
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 7µg 4µg Summer sausage
Choline 33.9mg Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 10.47g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 13.68g 5.158g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.175mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.54mg 0.686mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.62mg 0.802mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.1mg 1.229mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 1.16mg 1.453mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.36mg 0.447mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 0.612mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.69mg 0.819mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.47mg 0.481mg Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Summer sausage Turkey sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
39%
Summer sausage
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Summer sausage
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 844mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.631g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.