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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 of 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% 3.2% 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% 45% 0% 9% 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 +1313.2%
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 Opinion
Calories 118kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Protein 16.3g 19.43g Summer sausage
Fats 4g 37.91g Summer sausage
Net carbs 3.1g 1.62g Turkey ham
Carbs 3.1g 1.82g Turkey ham
Cholesterol 64mg 89mg Turkey ham
Vitamin D 12IU Summer sausage
Magnesium 16mg 13mg Turkey ham
Calcium 7mg 81mg Summer sausage
Potassium 253mg 206mg Turkey ham
Iron 1mg 2.26mg Summer sausage
Sugar 1.2g 0.12g Summer sausage
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Copper 0.07mg Summer sausage
Zinc 2.1mg 2.25mg Summer sausage
Phosphorus 289mg 178mg Turkey ham
Sodium 909mg 1483mg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 53IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A 16µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin D 0.3µg Summer sausage
Manganese 0.032mg Summer sausage
Selenium 38.2µg 7.5µg Turkey ham
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.249mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.16mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 2.9mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B5 0.76mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.13mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 1.73µg Summer sausage
Folate 7µg Summer sausage
Saturated Fat 1.2g 10.47g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 3.02g Summer sausage
Tryptophan 0.15mg Summer sausage
Threonine 0.54mg Summer sausage
Isoleucine 0.62mg Summer sausage
Leucine 1.1mg Summer sausage
Lysine 1.16mg Summer sausage
Methionine 0.36mg Summer sausage
Phenylalanine 0.56mg Summer sausage
Valine 0.69mg Summer sausage
Histidine 0.47mg Summer sausage

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
39%
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.