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.
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 | +∞% |
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 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% |
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:
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
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
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.
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 235kcal | 279kcal | |
Protein | 15.42g | 22.53g | |
Fats | 18.09g | 20.24g | |
Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | |
Net carbs | 1.56g | 0g | |
Carbs | 1.56g | 0g | |
Cholesterol | 160mg | 92mg | |
Vitamin D | 17IU | ||
Magnesium | 16mg | 23mg | |
Calcium | 32mg | 18mg | |
Potassium | 229mg | 259mg | |
Iron | 1.07mg | 2.03mg | |
Copper | 0.111mg | 0.113mg | |
Zinc | 2.98mg | 4.48mg | |
Phosphorus | 155mg | 183mg | |
Sodium | 639mg | 65mg | |
Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.14mg | |
Vitamin D | 0.4µg | ||
Manganese | 0.021mg | ||
Selenium | 0µg | 25.4µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.09mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.25mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 3.692mg | 6.66mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.208mg | 0.12mg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.79µg | 2.55µg | |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | ||
Folate | 4µg | 20µg | |
Choline | 33.9mg | ||
Saturated Fat | 3.839g | 8.74g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5.158g | 8.3g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.657g | 1.61g | |
Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.263mg | |
Threonine | 0.686mg | 0.964mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.802mg | 1.087mg | |
Leucine | 1.229mg | 1.753mg | |
Lysine | 1.453mg | 1.99mg | |
Methionine | 0.447mg | 0.578mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.612mg | 0.917mg | |
Valine | 0.819mg | 1.216mg | |
Histidine | 0.481mg | 0.714mg |
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.901g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 574mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.