Turkey sausage vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between turkey sausage and chicken thigh?
- Turkey sausage is richer in vitamin B12, while chicken thigh is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Chicken thigh's daily need coverage for selenium is 37% higher.
- Chicken thigh has 7 times less sodium than turkey sausage. Turkey sausage has 639mg of sodium, while chicken thigh has 95mg.
We used Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried types in this comparison.
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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 | +146.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.1% |
| 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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +139.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
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:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.7% |
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Water
~59.31g
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
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +91.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.6% |
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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0µg | 20.5µg | 37% |
| Protein | 15.42g | 28.18g | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 639mg | 95mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.692mg | 7.12mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.79µg | 0.33µg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 102mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.657g | 2.43g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.208mg | 0.38mg | 13% |
| Fats | 18.09g | 10.3g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.255mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 155mg | 199mg | 6% |
| Choline | 33.9mg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.839g | 2.78g | 5% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.46mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.088mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.158g | 3.82g | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.98mg | 2.79mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 218kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 229mg | 259mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 17IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.56g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.56g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.686mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.802mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.229mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.453mg | 2.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.447mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.612mg | 1.121mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.819mg | 1.397mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.481mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g | 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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 544mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.059g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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.