Turkey sausage vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey sausage and Italian sausage different?
- Turkey sausage has more zinc; however, Italian sausage is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, choline, and vitamin B2.
- Italian sausage covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 47% more than turkey sausage.
- Turkey sausage has 3 times more cholesterol than Italian sausage. Turkey sausage has 160mg of cholesterol, while Italian sausage has 57mg.
Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +52.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.6% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1053.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +64.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +112.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +130.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.42 g
Fats:
18.09 g
Carbs:
1.56 g
Water:
63.12 g
Other:
1.81 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +51% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +173.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.839 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.657 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +231.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.623mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 22µg | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 57mg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.158g | 17.108g | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 3.839g | 10.195g | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.79µg | 1.3µg | 21% |
| Fats | 18.09g | 27.31g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.208mg | 0.33mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.657g | 3.518g | 8% |
| Choline | 33.9mg | 78.2mg | 8% |
| Protein | 15.42g | 19.12g | 7% |
| Zinc | 2.98mg | 2.39mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.233mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 639mg | 743mg | 5% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 344kcal | 5% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.43mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 17IU | 41IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.692mg | 4.165mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 155mg | 170mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 3.4µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 304mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.56g | 4.27g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.56g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Folate | 4µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.686mg | 0.792mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.802mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.229mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.453mg | 1.522mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.447mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.612mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.819mg | 0.804mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.481mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.356g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins