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

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How are turkey ham and summer sausage different?

  • Turkey ham is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3, while summer sausage is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, and iron.
  • Turkey ham covers your daily need for selenium, 56% more than summer sausage.
  • Turkey ham contains 2 times more vitamin B2 than summer sausage. Turkey ham contains 0.27mg of vitamin B2, while summer sausage contains 0.16mg.
  • Turkey ham is lower in cholesterol.

USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese types were 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 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
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 +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +409.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1057.1%
Contains more IronIron +126%
~equal in Zinc ~2.25mg

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% 5.3% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +116.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.249mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 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 CarbsCarbs +70.3%
Contains more WaterWater +103%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.2%
Contains more FatsFats +847.8%
Contains more OtherOther +49.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 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 -88.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +923.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +245.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Summer sausage DV% diff.
Selenium 38.2µg 7.5µg 56%
Fats 4g 37.91g 52%
Saturated fat 1.2g 10.47g 42%
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 1.73µg 39%
Monounsaturated fat 1.337g 13.68g 31%
Sodium 909mg 1483mg 25%
Vitamin A 16µg 225µg 23%
Iron 1mg 2.26mg 16%
Phosphorus 289mg 178mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.76mg 15%
Calories 118kcal 426kcal 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 3.02g 14%
Copper 0.07mg 8%
Cholesterol 64mg 89mg 8%
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 2.9mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.16mg 8%
Calcium 7mg 81mg 7%
Protein 16.3g 19.43g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.13mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.249mg 2%
Vitamin D 12IU 2%
Folate 7µg 2%
Manganese 0.032mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 13mg 1%
Potassium 253mg 206mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.25mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 1.82g 0%
Net carbs 3.1g 1.62g N/A
Sugar 1.2g 0.12g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.54mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.62mg 0%
Leucine 1.1mg 0%
Lysine 1.16mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 0%
Valine 0.69mg 0%
Histidine 0.47mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Summer 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
24%
Turkey ham
41%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 574mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.27g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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

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.