Turkey leg vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between turkey leg and summer sausage
- Turkey leg has more selenium, vitamin B6, copper, and zinc, while summer sausage has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and iron.
- Summer sausage's daily need coverage for sodium is 61% higher.
- Summer sausage contains 4 times less selenium than turkey leg. Turkey leg contains 26.4µg of selenium, while summer sausage contains 7.5µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in turkey leg is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat, and skin, raw and Sausage, summer, pork, and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.
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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 | +61.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +102.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +252% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +376.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.5% |
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 | +31.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +161.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +22400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +223.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +343.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
19.43 g
Fats:
37.91 g
Carbs:
1.82 g
Water:
36.2 g
Other:
4.64 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +100.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +464.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +341.9% |
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Protein
~19.43g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.83 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 | -80.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +564.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 74mg | 1483mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 1.73µg | 56% |
| Fats | 6.72g | 37.91g | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 2.06g | 10.47g | 38% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 7.5µg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.06g | 13.68g | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 225µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.13mg | 16% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 426kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.249mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 3.02g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.07mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 2.25mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.72mg | 2.26mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 0.76mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 81mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 89mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.16mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 206mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 12IU | 2% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.82g | 1% |
| Protein | 19.54g | 19.43g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.12g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 178mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 2.9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.861mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 0.62mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.809mg | 1.16mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.028mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.598mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
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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
25%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1409mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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