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Turkey sausage vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between turkey sausage and caribou meat

  • Turkey sausage has less vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, zinc, copper, vitamin B1, and choline.
  • Caribou meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 244% more.
  • Turkey sausage has 11 times more sodium than caribou meat. Turkey sausage has 639mg of sodium, while caribou meat has 60mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted.

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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% 27% 231% 88% 143% 100% 7.8% 11% 74%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.4%
Contains more IronIron +476.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.6%
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.
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% 6% 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 10% 0% 8% 0% 63% 208% 109% 161% 74% 830% 3.5% 3.8% 67%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +363%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +740.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +261.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
30% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 29.77 g
Fats: 4.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.43 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more FatsFats +309.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.1%
Contains more OtherOther +86.7%
~equal in Water ~62.43g

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% 36% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.62 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +287.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +651.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.7%

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 Caribou meat
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 Caribou meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 6.64µg 244%
Iron 1.07mg 6.17mg 64%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.9mg 57%
Vitamin B5 2.68mg 54%
Protein 15.42g 29.77g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 0.62g 27%
Sodium 639mg 60mg 25%
Selenium 0µg 13.6µg 25%
Fats 18.09g 4.42g 21%
Zinc 2.98mg 5.26mg 21%
Cholesterol 160mg 109mg 17%
Copper 0.111mg 0.263mg 17%
Choline 33.9mg 122.6mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.25mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 5.79mg 13%
Phosphorus 155mg 233mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 5.158g 1.33g 10%
Saturated fat 3.839g 1.7g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.32mg 9%
Manganese 0.087mg 4%
Calories 235kcal 167kcal 3%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 3mg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 27mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 229mg 310mg 2%
Vitamin D 17IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.4mg 1%
Calcium 32mg 22mg 1%
Carbs 1.56g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.56g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.4µg 0%
Folate 4µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.458mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 1.273mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.347mg 0%
Leucine 1.229mg 2.457mg 0%
Lysine 1.453mg 2.697mg 0%
Methionine 0.447mg 0.665mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 1.324mg 0%
Valine 0.819mg 1.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.481mg 1.179mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Caribou meat
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
23%
Turkey sausage
118%
Caribou meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
71%
Caribou meat

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?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 579mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.139g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caribou meat
Caribou 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 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. Caribou meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173854/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.