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Turkey sausage vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey sausage and Beef sirloin

  • Beef sirloin is higher than Turkey sausage in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Choline, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Beef sirloin covers your daily Selenium needs 71% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage contains 10 times more Sodium than Beef sirloin. While Turkey sausage contains 639mg of Sodium, Beef sirloin contains only 66mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled.

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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 11% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79%
Contains more IronIron +79.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
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.
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%
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% 0% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +227.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +86.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +246%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.163mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more FatsFats +259.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +206.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.7%
~equal in Water ~63.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 g
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +157.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2417.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Beef sirloin Opinion
Calories 235kcal 177kcal Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 18.09g 5.03g Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 160mg 81mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 16mg 27mg Beef sirloin
Calcium 32mg 22mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 229mg 410mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.07mg 1.92mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.111mg 0.085mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.98mg 5.7mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 155mg 253mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 639mg 66mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.011mg Beef sirloin
Selenium 0µg 38.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.088mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.163mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 1.47µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.4µg Turkey sausage
Folate 4µg 10µg Beef sirloin
Choline 33.9mg 117.3mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 3.839g 1.915g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 2.006g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 0.185g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.202mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 0.686mg 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 1.229mg 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 1.453mg 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.447mg 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 0.819mg 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.481mg 0.983mg Beef sirloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Beef sirloin
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
24%
Turkey sausage
53%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.924g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/nutrients
  2. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.