Turkey sausage vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between turkey sausage and barbecue chicken
- Turkey sausage has more vitamin B12, zinc, and polyunsaturated fat; however, barbecue chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, choline, and monounsaturated fat.
- Barbecue chicken covers your daily selenium needs 40% more than turkey sausage.
- Barbecue chicken has 2 times less polyunsaturated fat than turkey sausage. Turkey sausage has 4.657g of polyunsaturated fat, while barbecue chicken has 2.038g.
- Barbecue chicken contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +67.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +68.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +142.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +85.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.42 g
Fats:
18.09 g
Carbs:
1.56 g
Water:
63.12 g
Other:
1.81 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1200% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46% |
~equal in
Water
~61.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.839 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.657 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +128.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.927g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0µg | 22µg | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.657g | 2.038g | 17% |
| Protein | 15.42g | 22.51g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.692mg | 5.732mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 639mg | 335mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.79µg | 0.47µg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 127mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.98mg | 1.78mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 155mg | 218mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.227mg | 5% |
| Choline | 33.9mg | 62.9mg | 5% |
| Fats | 18.09g | 15.08g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.158g | 6.446g | 3% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.95mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 17IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 255mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.208mg | 0.191mg | 1% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 226kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.56g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.56g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 3.839g | 3.927g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.686mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.802mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.229mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.453mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.447mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.612mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.819mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.481mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 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
23%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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