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Turkey sausage vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turkey sausage and Beefsteak

  • Turkey sausage has less Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Choline, and Phosphorus than Beefsteak.
  • Beefsteak covers your daily need of Selenium 52% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage has 11 times more Sodium than Beefsteak. While Turkey sausage has 639mg of Sodium, Beefsteak has only 57mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.5%
Contains more IronIron +52.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.4%
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.
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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +74.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +200.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

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
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +19.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +761.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.3%
~equal in Water ~57.96g

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
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +731.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22.1%

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 Beefsteak
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Beefsteak Opinion
Calories 235kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Protein 15.42g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 18.09g 15.11g Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 160mg 79mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Beefsteak
Calcium 32mg 22mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 229mg 340mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.07mg 1.63mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.111mg 0.073mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.98mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 155mg 213mg Beefsteak
Sodium 639mg 57mg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.009mg Beefsteak
Selenium 0µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.078mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.14mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 1.38µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Folate 4µg 8µg Beefsteak
Choline 33.9mg 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 3.839g 5.951g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 6.298g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 0.56g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.173mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.686mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.229mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 1.453mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.447mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 0.819mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.481mg 0.842mg Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Beefsteak
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
46%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.