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

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How are Turkey breast and Summer sausage different?

  • Turkey breast is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Summer sausage is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Summer sausage is 62% higher.
  • Turkey breast contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Summer sausage. While Turkey breast contains 0.48mg of Vitamin B6, Summer sausage contains only 0.13mg.
  • Turkey breast has less Cholesterol.

Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese 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.
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%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +198.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +523.1%
Contains more IronIron +88.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.07mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~178mg

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% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 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 0% 45% 0% 9% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +329.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +311.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~7µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.7%
Contains more WaterWater +93.5%
Contains more FatsFats +440%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +346.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +414.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +81.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Summer sausage Opinion
Calories 157kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Protein 21.89g 19.43g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 37.91g Summer sausage
Net carbs 0g 1.62g Summer sausage
Carbs 0g 1.82g Summer sausage
Cholesterol 65mg 89mg Turkey breast
Vitamin D 12IU Summer sausage
Magnesium 24mg 13mg Turkey breast
Calcium 13mg 81mg Summer sausage
Potassium 275mg 206mg Turkey breast
Iron 1.2mg 2.26mg Summer sausage
Sugar 0.12g Turkey breast
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Copper 0.074mg 0.07mg Turkey breast
Zinc 1.57mg 2.25mg Summer sausage
Phosphorus 186mg 178mg Turkey breast
Sodium 59mg 1483mg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A 2µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin D 0.3µg Summer sausage
Manganese 0.018mg 0.032mg Summer sausage
Selenium 22.4µg 7.5µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.249mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.16mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 2.9mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.76mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.13mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 1.73µg Summer sausage
Folate 7µg 7µg
Saturated Fat 1.91g 10.47g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 3.02g Summer sausage
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.15mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg 0.54mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.62mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg 1.1mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg 1.16mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg 0.36mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.56mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg 0.69mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg 0.47mg Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast Summer 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
27%
Turkey breast
39%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 1424mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/nutrients
  2. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.