Turkey sausage vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey sausage and duck meat different?
- Turkey sausage is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc; however, duck meat is richer in selenium, iron, copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for duck meat is 36% higher.
- Turkey sausage contains 11 times more sodium than duck meat. While turkey sausage contains 639mg of sodium, duck meat contains only 59mg.
Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted are the varieties 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 | +190.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +152.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.8% |
| 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 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +163.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +268.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +222.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +218.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +48.7% |
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:
18.99 g
Fats:
28.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.84 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.7% |
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
9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +150.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0µg | 20µg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 3.839g | 9.67g | 27% |
| Sodium | 639mg | 59mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 84mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.098mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 2.7mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.79µg | 0.3µg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.158g | 12.9g | 19% |
| Fats | 18.09g | 28.35g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.227mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.98mg | 1.86mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.174mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.269mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.692mg | 4.825mg | 7% |
| Protein | 15.42g | 18.99g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.657g | 3.65g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 63µg | 7% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 337kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 5.1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Choline | 33.9mg | 50.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.208mg | 0.18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 17IU | 3IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.56g | 0g | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 204mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.56g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 155mg | 156mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.686mg | 0.773mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.802mg | 0.872mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.229mg | 1.465mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.453mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.447mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.612mg | 0.752mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.819mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.481mg | 0.462mg | 0% |
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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.831g)
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 - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 580mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck 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.