Turkey ham vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey ham and Italian sausage different?
- Turkey ham is higher in selenium and phosphorus; however, Italian sausage is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for Italian sausage is 45% higher.
- Turkey ham contains 2 times more selenium than Italian sausage. While turkey ham contains 38.2µg of selenium, Italian sausage contains only 22µg.
- Italian sausage has less sodium.
USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +170.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +62.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +56% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +582.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.873 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1179.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +303% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.2g | 10.195g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.337g | 17.108g | 39% |
| Fats | 4g | 27.31g | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.623mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 38.2µg | 22µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8µg | 1.3µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.33mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.873g | 3.518g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 289mg | 170mg | 17% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
| Calories | 118kcal | 344kcal | 11% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 909mg | 743mg | 7% |
| Protein | 16.3g | 19.12g | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 1.43mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.233mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 2.39mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 304mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 57mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 7mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 4.27g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.2g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.12mg | 4.165mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 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
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47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.995g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins