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, iron, and vitamin A.
- 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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
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:
19.43 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
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
10.47 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 574mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.27g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.