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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% 0.33% 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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 6% 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 DV% diff.
Selenium 26.4µg 0µg 48%
Cholesterol 71mg 160mg 30%
Sodium 74mg 639mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.09mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.83g 4.657g 19%
Fats 6.72g 18.09g 17%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.79µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.208mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.06g 5.158g 8%
Saturated fat 2.06g 3.839g 8%
Iron 1.72mg 1.07mg 8%
Protein 19.54g 15.42g 8%
Choline 33.9mg 6%
Calories 144kcal 235kcal 5%
Vitamin B3 2.947mg 3.692mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.165mg 4%
Phosphorus 177mg 155mg 3%
Copper 0.142mg 0.111mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.054mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 32mg 2%
Folate 10µg 4µg 2%
Vitamin D 17IU 2%
Carbs 0g 1.56g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Zinc 3.09mg 2.98mg 1%
Potassium 273mg 229mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.56g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.861mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.998mg 0.802mg 0%
Leucine 1.537mg 1.229mg 0%
Lysine 1.809mg 1.453mg 0%
Methionine 0.557mg 0.447mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.769mg 0.612mg 0%
Valine 1.028mg 0.819mg 0%
Histidine 0.598mg 0.481mg 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 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
23%
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.