Turkey meat vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between turkey meat and Italian sausage
- Turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, and phosphorus, yet Italian sausage is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B12.
- Italian sausage covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 48% more than turkey meat.
- Turkey meat contains 2 times more vitamin B3 than Italian sausage. While turkey meat contains 9.573mg of vitamin B3, Italian sausage contains only 4.165mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in Italian sausage is lower.
- The glycemic index of turkey meat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.
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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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.2% |
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 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +129.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1284.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +269.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +7016.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +352.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +546.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.623mg | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 10.195g | 37% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 17.108g | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 4.165mg | 34% |
| Fats | 7.39g | 27.31g | 31% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 743mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.33mg | 22% |
| Protein | 28.55g | 19.12g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 19% | |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 57mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 22µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 1.3µg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 3.518g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 170mg | 8% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 344kcal | 8% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.43mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.233mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 41IU | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.4µg | 3% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 78.2mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 304mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 2.39mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 4.27g | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0.792mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 1.522mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 0.804mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | 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
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47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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