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

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A recap on differences between turkey sausage and lamb shoulder

  • Turkey sausage is higher in vitamin B6, yet lamb shoulder is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Lamb shoulder covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 73% more than turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage contains 10 times more sodium than lamb shoulder. While turkey sausage contains 639mg of sodium, lamb shoulder contains only 65mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, 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% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.1%
Contains more IronIron +89.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Copper ~0.113mg

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% 6% 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% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +222.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.9%
Contains more OtherOther +38.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.1%
Contains more FatsFats +11.9%

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
47% 45% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60.9%

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 shoulder
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Lamb shoulder DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 2.55µg 73%
Selenium 0µg 25.4µg 46%
Sodium 639mg 65mg 25%
Cholesterol 160mg 92mg 23%
Saturated fat 3.839g 8.74g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 1.61g 20%
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 6.66mg 19%
Zinc 2.98mg 4.48mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 14%
Protein 15.42g 22.53g 14%
Iron 1.07mg 2.03mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.158g 8.3g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.12mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.25mg 7%
Choline 33.9mg 6%
Folate 4µg 20µg 4%
Phosphorus 155mg 183mg 4%
Fats 18.09g 20.24g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.09mg 3%
Calories 235kcal 279kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin D 17IU 2%
Manganese 0.021mg 1%
Carbs 1.56g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 229mg 259mg 1%
Calcium 32mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Net carbs 1.56g 0g N/A
Copper 0.111mg 0.113mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.14mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.964mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.087mg 0%
Leucine 1.229mg 1.753mg 0%
Lysine 1.453mg 1.99mg 0%
Methionine 0.447mg 0.578mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 0.819mg 1.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.481mg 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Lamb shoulder
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
23%
Turkey sausage
47%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.901g)
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 shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 574mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder 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.

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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.