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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 of 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.
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 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
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 +∞%
~equal in Phosphorus ~170mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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%
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 0.33% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
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%
~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
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
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
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 g
33% 56% 11%
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.
Turkey sausage Italian sausage
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Italian sausage Opinion
Calories 235kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Protein 15.42g 19.12g Italian sausage
Fats 18.09g 27.31g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.1mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 1.56g 4.17g Italian sausage
Carbs 1.56g 4.27g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 160mg 57mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 17IU 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Italian sausage
Calcium 32mg 21mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 229mg 304mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.07mg 1.43mg Italian sausage
Sugar 0g 1.86g Turkey sausage
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Copper 0.111mg 0.08mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.98mg 2.39mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 155mg 170mg Italian sausage
Sodium 639mg 743mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1µg Italian sausage
Selenium 0µg 22µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.233mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 4.165mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.33mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 1.3µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.4µg Italian sausage
Folate 4µg 5µg Italian sausage
Choline 33.9mg 78.2mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 3.839g 10.195g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 3.518g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.161mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.686mg 0.792mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.802mg 0.731mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.229mg 1.343mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.453mg 1.522mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.447mg 0.486mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.67mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.819mg 0.804mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.481mg 0.577mg Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Italian sausage
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
47%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.356g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.