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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.1% 24% 65% 47% 84% 76% 9.7% 2.9% 144%
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 +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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~178mg

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% 0.33% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 0% 7.5% 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 +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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.9mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 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 WaterWater +100.8%
Contains more FatsFats +464.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +341.9%
~equal in Protein ~19.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 35% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.83 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 -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.
Turkey leg Summer sausage
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey leg Summer sausage DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey leg Summer sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Turkey leg
41%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey leg
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1409mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
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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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.

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. Turkey leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/nutrients
  2. 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.