Turkey sausage vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between turkey sausage and italian sausage raw
- Turkey sausage is higher in zinc and polyunsaturated fat, yet italian sausage raw is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated Fat.
- Italian sausage raw covers your daily selenium needs 45% more than turkey sausage.
- Turkey sausage contains 2 times more Cholesterol than italian sausage raw. While turkey sausage contains 160mg of Cholesterol, italian sausage raw contains only 76mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in italian sausage raw is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.3% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +951.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
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:
14.25 g
Fats:
31.33 g
Carbs:
0.65 g
Water:
51.08 g
Other:
2.69 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +140% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.6% |
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Protein
~14.25g
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
11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.03 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -65.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +178% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 235kcal | 346kcal |
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| Protein | 15.42g | 14.25g |
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| Fats | 18.09g | 31.33g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 2mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.56g | 0.65g |
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| Carbs | 1.56g | 0.65g |
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| Cholesterol | 160mg | 76mg |
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| Vitamin D | 17IU |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 229mg | 253mg |
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| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.18mg |
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| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 2.98mg | 1.79mg |
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| Phosphorus | 155mg | 142mg |
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| Sodium | 639mg | 731mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.058mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 24.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.568mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.168mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.692mg | 3.25mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.208mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.79µg | 0.91µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 33.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.839g | 11.27g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.158g | 14.34g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.657g | 4.03g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.114mg |
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| Threonine | 0.686mg | 0.563mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.802mg | 0.52mg |
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| Leucine | 1.229mg | 0.956mg |
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| Lysine | 1.453mg | 1.083mg |
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| Methionine | 0.447mg | 0.346mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.612mg | 0.477mg |
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| Valine | 0.819mg | 0.572mg |
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| Histidine | 0.481mg | 0.411mg |
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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
24%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.431g)
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 raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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