Turkey sausage vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey sausage and beef tenderloin different?
- Turkey sausage contains less vitamin B12, selenium, iron, choline, zinc, vitamin B2, and phosphorus than beef tenderloin.
- Beef tenderloin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 70% more than turkey sausage.
- Turkey sausage has 11 times more sodium than beef tenderloin. Turkey sausage has 639mg of sodium, while beef tenderloin has 57mg.
Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted types were used in this article.
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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 | +255.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +190.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.1% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +211.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +168.4% |
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:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.9% |
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
9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +365.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +99.1% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.79µg | 2.46µg | 70% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 22.9µg | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 3.839g | 9.72g | 27% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 3.11mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 639mg | 57mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 85mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.657g | 1g | 24% |
| Protein | 15.42g | 23.9g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.158g | 10.27g | 13% |
| Fats | 18.09g | 24.6g | 10% |
| Choline | 33.9mg | 91mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 2.98mg | 4.03mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.26mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 155mg | 203mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 324kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.692mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.208mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 331mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 17IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.123mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.56g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.56g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.686mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.802mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.229mg | 1.889mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.453mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.447mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.612mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.819mg | 1.163mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.481mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
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
23%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.881g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.