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Turkey sausage vs. Chicken neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turkey sausage and chicken neck

  • Turkey sausage has more vitamin B12, zinc, and phosphorus; however, chicken neck is higher in selenium, iron, and vitamin A.
  • Turkey sausage covers your daily need for sodium, 25% more than chicken neck.
  • Turkey sausage has 3 times more vitamin B12 than chicken neck. While turkey sausage has 0.79µg of vitamin B12, chicken neck has only 0.26µg.
  • Chicken neck has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw.

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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 9.3% 5.4% 12% 71% 27% 51% 48% 8.3% 4.3% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.4%
Contains more IronIron +77.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
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 0% 22% 6% 0% 12% 44% 68% 51% 39% 33% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.608mg

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
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-703.3%
Contains more FatsFats +45.1%
~equal in Protein ~14.07g
~equal in Water ~59.99g

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
31% 45% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +104.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22%

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 Chicken neck
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Chicken neck DV% diff.
Sodium 639mg 64mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 0.26µg 22%
Selenium 0µg 12µg 22%
Cholesterol 160mg 99mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.85mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.839g 7.27g 16%
Fats 18.09g 26.24g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.158g 10.55g 13%
Iron 1.07mg 1.9mg 10%
Zinc 2.98mg 1.86mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 5.68g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Choline 33.9mg 6%
Phosphorus 155mg 112mg 6%
Calories 235kcal 297kcal 3%
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.17mg 3%
Copper 0.111mg 0.08mg 3%
Potassium 229mg 137mg 3%
Protein 15.42g 14.07g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.191mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 17IU 2%
Manganese 0.033mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.047mg 1%
Carbs 1.56g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 13mg 1%
Calcium 32mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 3.608mg 1%
Net carbs 1.56g 0g N/A
Folate 4µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.137mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.545mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.802mg 0.588mg 0%
Leucine 1.229mg 0.933mg 0%
Lysine 1.453mg 1.005mg 0%
Methionine 0.447mg 0.332mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.514mg 0%
Valine 0.819mg 0.641mg 0%
Histidine 0.481mg 0.348mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.02g N/A
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 Chicken neck
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
21%
Chicken neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
30%
Chicken neck

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.431g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
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.

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. Chicken neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/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.