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Turkey sausage vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between turkey sausage and ostrich

  • Ostrich is higher than turkey sausage in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Ostrich covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 228% more than turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage contains 8 times more sodium than ostrich. While turkey sausage contains 639mg of sodium, ostrich contains only 80mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.

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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 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.1%
Contains more IronIron +160.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
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.
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% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +329.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +691.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
~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
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +603.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +320.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.8%
~equal in Water ~68.51g

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
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +431.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +958.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74%

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 Ostrich
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Ostrich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 6.25µg 228%
Selenium 0µg 37.5µg 68%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 0.44g 28%
Protein 15.42g 28.49g 26%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.545mg 26%
Cholesterol 160mg 85mg 25%
Fats 18.09g 2.57g 24%
Sodium 639mg 80mg 24%
Iron 1.07mg 2.79mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 7.143mg 22%
Zinc 2.98mg 4.85mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.232mg 15%
Phosphorus 155mg 251mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.839g 1g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.158g 0.97g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.292mg 10%
Choline 33.9mg 6%
Calories 235kcal 145kcal 5%
Copper 0.111mg 0.152mg 5%
Potassium 229mg 362mg 4%
Calcium 32mg 6mg 3%
Folate 4µg 15µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 25mg 2%
Vitamin D 17IU 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Carbs 1.56g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.56g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.23mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 1.229mg 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 1.453mg 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.447mg 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 1.176mg 0%
Valine 0.819mg 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.481mg 0.716mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Ostrich
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
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 559mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.839g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich 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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.