Turkey ham vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Turkey ham and Turkey sausage different?
- Turkey ham is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Turkey sausage is richer in Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Turkey ham is 69% higher.
- Turkey ham contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Turkey sausage. While Turkey ham contains 0.23mg of Vitamin B1, Turkey sausage contains only 0.054mg.
- Turkey sausage has less Sodium.
USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild 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 | +86.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +357.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +325.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +246.7% |
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:
15.42 g
Fats:
18.09 g
Carbs:
1.56 g
Water:
63.12 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +98.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +352.3% |
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Protein
~15.42g
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
3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.657 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -68.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +285.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +433.4% |
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 118kcal | 235kcal |
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| Protein | 16.3g | 15.42g |
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| Fats | 4g | 18.09g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.1g | 1.56g |
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| Carbs | 3.1g | 1.56g |
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| Cholesterol | 64mg | 160mg |
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| Vitamin D | 17IU |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 16mg | |
| Calcium | 7mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 253mg | 229mg |
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| Iron | 1mg | 1.07mg |
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| Sugar | 1.2g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.111mg |
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| Zinc | 2.1mg | 2.98mg |
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| Phosphorus | 289mg | 155mg |
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| Sodium | 909mg | 639mg |
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| Vitamin A | 53IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 16µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg |
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| Selenium | 38.2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.12mg | 3.692mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.208mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.8µg | 0.79µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 4µg |
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| Choline | 33.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.2g | 3.839g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.337g | 5.158g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.873g | 4.657g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.175mg |
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| Threonine | 0.686mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.802mg |
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| Leucine | 1.229mg |
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| Lysine | 1.453mg |
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| Methionine | 0.447mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.612mg |
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| Valine | 0.819mg |
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| Histidine | 0.481mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.639g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.