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Turkey leg vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Turkey leg and Turkey sausage

  • Turkey leg has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Turkey sausage has more Vitamin B12.
  • Turkey leg's daily need coverage for Selenium is 48% more.
  • Turkey leg has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Turkey sausage. Turkey leg has 0.34mg of Vitamin B6, while Turkey sausage has 0.208mg.
  • Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild.

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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 11% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.2%
Contains more IronIron +60.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.2%
~equal in Zinc ~2.98mg

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% 0.18% 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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 12% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +102.6%

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
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.7%
Contains more WaterWater +15.2%
Contains more FatsFats +169.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +72.4%

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
28% 38% 34%
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 -46.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +150.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +154.5%

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 Turkey sausage
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey leg Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 144kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Protein 19.54g 15.42g Turkey leg
Fats 6.72g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 71mg 160mg Turkey leg
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Turkey leg
Calcium 17mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 273mg 229mg Turkey leg
Iron 1.72mg 1.07mg Turkey leg
Copper 0.142mg 0.111mg Turkey leg
Zinc 3.09mg 2.98mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 177mg 155mg Turkey leg
Sodium 74mg 639mg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.022mg Turkey leg
Selenium 26.4µg 0µg Turkey leg
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.054mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.165mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B3 2.947mg 3.692mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B5 1.09mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.208mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.79µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 10µg 4µg Turkey leg
Choline 33.9mg Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 2.06g 3.839g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 2.06g 5.158g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.83g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.175mg Turkey leg
Threonine 0.861mg 0.686mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.998mg 0.802mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.537mg 1.229mg Turkey leg
Lysine 1.809mg 1.453mg Turkey leg
Methionine 0.557mg 0.447mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.769mg 0.612mg Turkey leg
Valine 1.028mg 0.819mg Turkey leg
Histidine 0.598mg 0.481mg Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey leg Turkey 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
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey leg
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.779g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.