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Turkey sausage vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turkey sausage and Ham

  • Turkey sausage has more Vitamin B12, however, Ham is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Choline, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Ham covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 58% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage has 3 times more Cholesterol than Ham. While Turkey sausage has 160mg of Cholesterol, Ham has only 53mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), 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%
Ham
Ham
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.3%
Contains more IronIron +38.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Zinc ~2.88mg

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%
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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% 5% 24% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +151%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.023mg

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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Ham
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21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +227.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.7%
Contains more OtherOther +141.4%
~equal in Carbs ~1.5g
~equal in Water ~67.67g

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
Ham
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36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.54 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +96.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +762.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Ham Opinion
Calories 235kcal 145kcal Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 20.93g Ham
Fats 18.09g 5.53g Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 1.56g 1.5g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 1.5g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 160mg 53mg Ham
Vitamin D 17IU 32IU Ham
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Turkey sausage
Calcium 32mg 8mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 229mg 287mg Ham
Iron 1.07mg 1.48mg Ham
Copper 0.111mg 0.079mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.98mg 2.88mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 155mg 196mg Ham
Sodium 639mg 1203mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.8µg Ham
Manganese 0.054mg Ham
Selenium 0µg 19.5µg Ham
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.202mg Ham
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 4.023mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.403mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.4mg Ham
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 0.65µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Turkey sausage
Folate 4µg 3µg Turkey sausage
Choline 33.9mg 85.1mg Ham
Saturated Fat 3.839g 1.81g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 2.62g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 0.54g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.686mg 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.802mg 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 1.229mg 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 1.453mg 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.447mg 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.819mg 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.481mg 0.75mg Ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Ham
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
24%
Turkey sausage
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.029g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham 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.

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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.