Turkey sausage vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between turkey sausage and lamb leg
- The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2 in lamb leg is higher than in turkey sausage.
- Lamb leg covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 71% more than turkey sausage.
- Lamb leg has 11 times less sodium than turkey sausage. Turkey sausage has 639mg of sodium, while lamb leg has 56mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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 CalciumCalcium | +255.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.2% |
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +10.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +216.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +375% |
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:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +158.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~17.07g
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Water
~64.32g
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
7.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.35 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +245% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35.7% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.79µg | 2.5µg | 71% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 20.7µg | 38% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 69mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 639mg | 56mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.657g | 1.35g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.692mg | 6.26mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.839g | 7.43g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.66mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Choline | 33.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.23mg | 5% |
| Protein | 15.42g | 17.91g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.158g | 7g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.208mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
| Folate | 4µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.98mg | 3.32mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 32mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 17IU | 2% | |
| Fats | 18.09g | 17.07g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 155mg | 170mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 229mg | 249mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.56g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 230kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.56g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.686mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.802mg | 0.864mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.229mg | 1.393mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.453mg | 1.582mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.447mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.612mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.819mg | 0.967mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.481mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
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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%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.591g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 583mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.