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Turkey sausage vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey sausage and Lamb loin

  • Turkey sausage is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Lamb loin is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Choline, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb loin is 59% higher.
  • Turkey sausage contains 10 times more Sodium than Lamb loin. Turkey sausage contains 639mg of Sodium, while Lamb loin contains 64mg.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more IronIron +98.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Potassium ~246mg
~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%
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% 2.2% 3% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +179.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +193.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
Contains more CholineCholine +160.8%
~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
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +20.2%
Contains more OtherOther +33.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.2%
Contains more FatsFats +30.4%

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
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +149%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +87.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Lamb loin Opinion
Calories 235kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Protein 15.42g 22.55g Lamb loin
Fats 18.09g 23.59g Lamb loin
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 160mg 95mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 17IU 2IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Lamb loin
Calcium 32mg 18mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 229mg 246mg Lamb loin
Iron 1.07mg 2.12mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.111mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Zinc 2.98mg 3.41mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 155mg 180mg Lamb loin
Sodium 639mg 64mg Lamb loin
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.11mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.1µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.02mg Lamb loin
Selenium 0µg 24.6µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.24mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.11mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 1.6µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Folate 4µg 19µg Lamb loin
Choline 33.9mg 88.4mg Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 3.839g 10.24g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 9.68g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 1.87g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.686mg 0.965mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.229mg 1.754mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.453mg 1.991mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.447mg 0.579mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 0.819mg 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.481mg 0.714mg Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Lamb loin
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
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.401g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.