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Turkey sausage vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey sausage and Ground turkey

  • Ground turkey is higher than Turkey sausage in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Choline, and Iron.
  • Ground turkey covers your daily Selenium needs 57% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage contains 8 times more Sodium than Ground turkey. While Turkey sausage contains 639mg of Sodium, Ground turkey contains only 78mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Ground turkey, cooked.

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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 Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +42.1%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.9%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Copper +36%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 3.11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 57% 22% 109% 26% 11% 85% 51% 2% 170%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +42.1%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.9%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Copper +36%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 3.11

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.3%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 12% 2% 14% 39% 70% 0% 48% 3% 99% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 3% 6% 0% 20% 49% 164% 72% 147% 6% 168% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.3%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +73.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1031.3%
Contains more Protein +77.5%
Equal in Water - 62.07
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Fats +73.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1031.3%
Contains more Protein +77.5%
Equal in Water - 62.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.5%
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Ground turkey Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 27.37g Ground turkey
Fats 18.09g 10.4g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Calories 235kcal 203kcal Turkey sausage
Calcium 32mg 28mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 1.52mg Ground turkey
Magnesium 16mg 30mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 155mg 254mg Ground turkey
Potassium 229mg 294mg Ground turkey
Sodium 639mg 78mg Ground turkey
Zinc 2.98mg 3.11mg Ground turkey
Copper 0.111mg 0.151mg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.011mg Ground turkey
Selenium 0µg 31.1µg Ground turkey
Vitamin A 0IU 79IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.11mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 17IU 8IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.2µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.077mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.211mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 8.724mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 1.193mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.633mg Ground turkey
Folate 4µg 7µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 1.34µg Ground turkey
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.312mg Ground turkey
Threonine 0.686mg 1.258mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.227mg Ground turkey
Leucine 1.229mg 2.262mg Ground turkey
Lysine 1.453mg 2.452mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.447mg 0.806mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 1.068mg Ground turkey
Valine 0.819mg 1.27mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.481mg 0.811mg Ground turkey
Cholesterol 160mg 93mg Ground turkey
Trans Fat 0.134g Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 3.839g 2.669g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.009g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 3.458g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 2.917g Turkey sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Ground turkey
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
24%
Turkey sausage
53%
Ground turkey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
54%
Ground turkey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.17g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey 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 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. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/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.