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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 B1, vitamin A, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for 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% 0.67% 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% 75% 0% 4.5% 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 +11150%
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 DV% diff.
Sodium 59mg 1483mg 62%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 1.73µg 55%
Fats 7.02g 37.91g 48%
Saturated fat 1.91g 10.47g 39%
Monounsaturated fat 2.66g 13.68g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.13mg 27%
Selenium 22.4µg 7.5µg 27%
Vitamin A 2µg 225µg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.249mg 16%
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 2.9mg 14%
Calories 157kcal 426kcal 13%
Iron 1.2mg 2.26mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 3.02g 9%
Cholesterol 65mg 89mg 8%
Calcium 13mg 81mg 7%
Zinc 1.57mg 2.25mg 6%
Protein 21.89g 19.43g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.76mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.16mg 3%
Magnesium 24mg 13mg 3%
Potassium 275mg 206mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 12IU 2%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.032mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.82g 1%
Phosphorus 186mg 178mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.62g N/A
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Copper 0.074mg 0.07mg 0%
Folate 7µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.957mg 0.54mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.62mg 0%
Leucine 1.704mg 1.1mg 0%
Lysine 1.996mg 1.16mg 0%
Methionine 0.616mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.56mg 0%
Valine 1.141mg 0.69mg 0%
Histidine 0.66mg 0.47mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A

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
41%
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.