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Turkey meat vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between turkey meat and summer sausage

  • Turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2, yet summer sausage is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for summer sausage is 60% higher.
  • Turkey meat contains 5 times more vitamin B6 than summer sausage. Turkey meat contains 0.616mg of vitamin B6, while summer sausage contains 0.13mg.
  • Turkey meat contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
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 +130.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +297.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +478.6%
Contains more IronIron +107.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +128.6%
~equal in Zinc ~2.25mg

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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +230.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +373.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1775%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +69.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 ProteinProtein +46.9%
Contains more WaterWater +75.5%
Contains more FatsFats +413%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2933.3%
Contains more OtherOther +866.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 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 -79.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +416.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey meat Summer sausage
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Summer sausage DV% diff.
Sodium 103mg 1483mg 60%
Fats 7.39g 37.91g 47%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 2.9mg 42%
Selenium 29.8µg 7.5µg 41%
Saturated fat 2.155g 10.47g 38%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.13mg 37%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 1.73µg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 13.68g 28%
Vitamin A 12µg 225µg 24%
Protein 28.55g 19.43g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.249mg 17%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Iron 1.09mg 2.26mg 15%
Calories 189kcal 426kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.16mg 9%
Cholesterol 109mg 89mg 7%
Calcium 14mg 81mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 3.02g 6%
Phosphorus 223mg 178mg 6%
Magnesium 30mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.76mg 4%
Copper 0.093mg 0.07mg 3%
Zinc 2.48mg 2.25mg 2%
Potassium 239mg 206mg 1%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.032mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.3µg 1%
Folate 9µg 7µg 1%
Carbs 0.06g 1.82g 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 1.62g N/A
Vitamin D 15IU 12IU 0%
Sugar 0g 0.12g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0.54mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.62mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 1.1mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 1.16mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.56mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0.69mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.47mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
41%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1380mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.315g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.