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Turkey sausage vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turkey sausage and Lamb

  • Turkey sausage contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Choline, Iron, and Vitamin B2 than Lamb.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 73% higher.
  • Lamb contains 9 times less Sodium than Turkey sausage. Turkey sausage contains 639mg of Sodium, while Lamb contains 72mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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%
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.4%
Contains more IronIron +75.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Copper ~0.119mg

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%
Lamb
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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% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +187.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +176.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.5%
Contains more OtherOther +120.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59%
Contains more FatsFats +15.8%

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
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +208.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +71%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Lamb Opinion
Calories 235kcal 294kcal Lamb
Protein 15.42g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 18.09g 20.94g Lamb
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 160mg 97mg Lamb
Vitamin D 17IU 2IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Lamb
Calcium 32mg 17mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 229mg 310mg Lamb
Iron 1.07mg 1.88mg Lamb
Copper 0.111mg 0.119mg Lamb
Zinc 2.98mg 4.46mg Lamb
Phosphorus 155mg 188mg Lamb
Sodium 639mg 72mg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.14mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.1µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 0µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.13mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 1.6µg 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 4µg 18µg Lamb
Choline 33.9mg 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 3.839g 8.83g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 1.51g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.686mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.229mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 1.453mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.447mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.819mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.481mg 0.777mg Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.991g)
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 - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 567mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.