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Turkey sausage vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between turkey sausage and frankfurter

  • Turkey sausage has more vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, and copper, while frankfurter has more vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Frankfurter's daily need coverage for saturated Fat is 36% higher.
  • Frankfurter contains 4 times less Vitamin B2 than turkey sausage. Turkey sausage contains 0.165mg of Vitamin B2, while frankfurter contains 0.043mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in frankfurter is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Frankfurter, beef, unheated.

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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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38%
Contains more IronIron +12.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Phosphorus ~152mg

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% 12% 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% 0% 4% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.2%
Contains more WaterWater +17%
Contains more FatsFats +56.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +115.4%
Contains more OtherOther +79%

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
46% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +508.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +133.6%

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 Frankfurter
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Frankfurter Opinion
Calories 235kcal 316kcal Frankfurter
Protein 15.42g 11.16g Turkey sausage
Fats 18.09g 28.3g Frankfurter
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 1.56g 3.36g Frankfurter
Carbs 1.56g 3.36g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 160mg 55mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 17IU 36IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 16mg 9mg Turkey sausage
Calcium 32mg 12mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 229mg 316mg Frankfurter
Iron 1.07mg 1.2mg Frankfurter
Sugar 0g 1.31g Turkey sausage
Copper 0.111mg 0.055mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.98mg 2.03mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 155mg 152mg Turkey sausage
Sodium 639mg 992mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.2mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.9µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.021mg Frankfurter
Selenium 0µg 10.3µg Frankfurter
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.018mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.043mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 2.028mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.185mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 1.38µg Frankfurter
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg Frankfurter
Folate 4µg 10µg Frankfurter
Choline 33.9mg 48.6mg Frankfurter
Saturated Fat 3.839g 10.979g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 12.048g Frankfurter
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 0.765g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.121mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.686mg 0.519mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.802mg 0.58mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.229mg 0.994mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 1.453mg 1.055mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.447mg 0.319mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.487mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.819mg 0.608mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.481mg 0.362mg Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Frankfurter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
24%
Turkey sausage
26%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.14g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.