Turkey sausage vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between turkey sausage and luncheon meat
- Turkey sausage has more copper and zinc; however, luncheon meat is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, choline, and vitamin B12.
- Luncheon meat covers your daily need for selenium, 70% more than turkey sausage.
- Turkey sausage has 6 times more calcium than luncheon meat. While turkey sausage has 32mg of calcium, luncheon meat has only 5mg.
- Luncheon meat has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned.
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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 | +540% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +270% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31% |
| 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 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +137% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +88.5% |
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:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.8% |
~equal in
Water
~65.87g
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
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +197.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.944g
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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0µg | 38.3µg | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 78mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.657g | 1.565g | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.692mg | 5.225mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.03mg | 9% |
| Fats | 18.09g | 12.77g | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.98mg | 2.15mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 639mg | 820mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.128mg | 6% |
| Choline | 33.9mg | 63.9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.79µg | 0.92µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.208mg | 0.272mg | 5% |
| Protein | 15.42g | 17.5g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.213mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 5mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 189kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 155mg | 170mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 300mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 17IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.158g | 5.685g | 1% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.97mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.56g | 1.04g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.56g | 1.04g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 3.839g | 3.944g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.802mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.229mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.453mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.447mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.819mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.481mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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