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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.
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 21% 8.4% 26% 57% 50% 85% 109% 10% 1.4% 170%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.4%
Contains more IronIron +42.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +36%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Zinc ~3.11mg

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%
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% 8% 2.2% 3% 19% 49% 164% 72% 146% 168% 0% 5.3% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +69.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +130.7%

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
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more FatsFats +73.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1031.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.5%
~equal in Water ~62.07g

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
30% 38% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Selenium 0µg 31.1µg 57%
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.633mg 33%
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 8.724mg 31%
Protein 15.42g 27.37g 24%
Sodium 639mg 78mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 1.34µg 23%
Cholesterol 160mg 93mg 22%
Phosphorus 155mg 254mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 2.917g 12%
Fats 18.09g 10.4g 12%
Choline 33.9mg 78.2mg 8%
Iron 1.07mg 1.52mg 6%
Saturated fat 3.839g 2.669g 5%
Copper 0.111mg 0.151mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 5.158g 3.458g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.211mg 4%
Magnesium 16mg 30mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.077mg 2%
Calories 235kcal 203kcal 2%
Potassium 229mg 294mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.11mg 1%
Zinc 2.98mg 3.11mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Folate 4µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin D 17IU 8IU 1%
Carbs 1.56g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 1.56g 0g N/A
Calcium 32mg 28mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Trans fat 0.134g N/A
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 1.258mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.227mg 0%
Leucine 1.229mg 2.262mg 0%
Lysine 1.453mg 2.452mg 0%
Methionine 0.447mg 0.806mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 1.068mg 0%
Valine 0.819mg 1.27mg 0%
Histidine 0.481mg 0.811mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Ground turkey
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
52%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
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.