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.
| 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% |
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 | +∞% |
| 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 | +∞% |
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:
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% |
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Water
~63.12g
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
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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 29.8µg | 0µg | 54% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 3.692mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.208mg | 31% |
| Protein | 28.55g | 15.42g | 26% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 639mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 4.657g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 160mg | 17% |
| Fats | 7.39g | 18.09g | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 0.79µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 155mg | 10% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 33.9mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.165mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 3.839g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 5.158g | 6% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 2.98mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 235kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.111mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 1.56g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 1.56g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 17IU | 0% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 229mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 1.229mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 0.819mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.481mg | 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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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 536mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.684g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.