Turkey sausage vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey sausage and chicken meat different?
- Turkey sausage has more vitamin B12 and zinc; however, chicken meat is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and choline.
- Chicken meat covers your daily need for selenium, 43% more than turkey sausage.
- Turkey sausage has 8 times more sodium than chicken meat. Turkey sausage has 639mg of sodium, while chicken meat has 82mg.
Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, 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 | +113.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.2% |
| 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 | +163.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +129.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +94.4% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +33% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-617.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77% |
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Water
~59.45g
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.79g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~5.34g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0µg | 23.9µg | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.692mg | 8.487mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 88mg | 24% |
| Protein | 15.42g | 27.3g | 24% |
| Sodium | 639mg | 82mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.79µg | 0.3µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.208mg | 0.4mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.657g | 2.97g | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.98mg | 1.94mg | 9% |
| Fats | 18.09g | 13.6g | 7% |
| Choline | 33.9mg | 65.9mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.066mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 155mg | 182mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 17IU | 2IU | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.56g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 239kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.56g | 0g | N/A |
| Potassium | 229mg | 223mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Folate | 4µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 3.839g | 3.79g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.158g | 5.34g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.686mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.802mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.229mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.453mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.447mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.612mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.819mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.481mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 557mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken 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 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.