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Turkey sausage vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between turkey sausage and game

  • Turkey sausage is richer in zinc, yet game is richer in vitamin B2, iron, selenium, vitamin B1, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for game is 43% higher.
  • Turkey sausage contains 12 times more sodium than game. Turkey sausage contains 639mg of sodium, while game contains 54mg.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 1.2% 33% 158% 71% 46% 90% 7% 2.9% 70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.4%
Contains more IronIron +292.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
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%
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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% 0% 0% 65% 168% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +381.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +342.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~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
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29% 3% 66% 2%
Protein: 29.45 g
Fats: 2.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.9 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more FatsFats +577.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91%
~equal in Water ~65.9g
~equal in Other ~1.98g

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
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44% 29% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.97 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.58 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +718.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +702.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Game DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.73mg 43%
Iron 1.07mg 4.2mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 33%
Protein 15.42g 29.45g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 0.58g 27%
Sodium 639mg 54mg 25%
Fats 18.09g 2.67g 24%
Selenium 0µg 12.9µg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.26mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.839g 0.97g 13%
Zinc 2.98mg 1.68mg 12%
Cholesterol 160mg 126mg 11%
Copper 0.111mg 0.213mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 5.158g 0.63g 11%
Phosphorus 155mg 210mg 8%
Choline 33.9mg 6%
Calories 235kcal 150kcal 4%
Potassium 229mg 372mg 4%
Calcium 32mg 4mg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin D 17IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 4µg 9µg 1%
Carbs 1.56g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.56g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 1.362mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.126mg 0%
Leucine 1.229mg 2.489mg 0%
Lysine 1.453mg 2.462mg 0%
Methionine 0.447mg 0.838mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 1.166mg 0%
Valine 0.819mg 1.31mg 0%
Histidine 0.481mg 1.401mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey sausage Game
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
18%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
50%
Game

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Game
Game is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Game
Game is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 585mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.869g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Game
Game is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173844/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.