Turkey sausage vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Turkey sausage and Mortadella different?
- Turkey sausage is higher in Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, however, Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Choline.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Mortadella is 11757% higher.
- Turkey sausage contains 3 times more Cholesterol than Mortadella. While Turkey sausage contains 160mg of Cholesterol, Mortadella contains only 56mg.
Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Mortadella, beef, pork are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.8% |
| 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 B3Vitamin B3 | +38.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92627.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +87.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +113% |
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:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +95.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.7% |
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Protein
~16.37g
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
9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.12 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -59.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +120.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 235kcal | 311kcal |
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| Protein | 15.42g | 16.37g |
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| Fats | 18.09g | 25.39g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.56g | 3.05g |
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| Carbs | 1.56g | 3.05g |
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| Cholesterol | 160mg | 56mg |
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| Vitamin D | 17IU | 41IU |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 229mg | 163mg |
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| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.4mg |
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| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 2.98mg | 2.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 155mg | 97mg |
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| Sodium | 639mg | 1246mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.03mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 22.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.119mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 153mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.692mg | 2.673mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.208mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.79µg | 1.48µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | |
| Folate | 4µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 33.9mg | 72.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.839g | 9.51g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.158g | 11.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.657g | 3.12g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.152mg |
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| Threonine | 0.686mg | 0.633mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.802mg | 0.708mg |
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| Leucine | 1.229mg | 1.213mg |
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| Lysine | 1.453mg | 1.262mg |
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| Methionine | 0.447mg | 0.394mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.612mg | 0.598mg |
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| Valine | 0.819mg | 0.735mg |
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| Histidine | 0.481mg | 0.52mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
2747%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 607mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.671g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
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 ($)
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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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.