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

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A recap on differences between Turkey meat and Turkey sausage

  • Turkey meat is higher than Turkey sausage in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Choline, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily Selenium needs 54% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Turkey meat contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Turkey sausage. While Turkey meat contains 0.616mg of Vitamin B6, Turkey sausage contains only 0.208mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 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 11% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.2%
~equal in Potassium ~229mg
~equal in Iron ~1.07mg

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% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 12% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +29.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.4µg

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
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 +85.1%
Contains more FatsFats +144.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2500%
Contains more OtherOther +277.1%
~equal in Water ~63.12g

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
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 -43.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +94.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 189kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Protein 28.55g 15.42g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 0.06g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0.06g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 109mg 160mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 30mg 16mg Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 239mg 229mg Turkey meat
Iron 1.09mg 1.07mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.48mg 2.98mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 223mg 155mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 639mg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.4µg
Manganese 0.014mg Turkey meat
Selenium 29.8µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.054mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.165mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 3.692mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.208mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.79µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 9µg 4µg Turkey meat
Trans Fat 0.101g Turkey sausage
Choline 87.4mg 33.9mg Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 2.155g 3.839g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 5.158g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.175mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.686mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.802mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.925mg 1.229mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 1.453mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.447mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.612mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.819mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.481mg Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
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 cheaper?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 536mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.684g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. 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.