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Turkey sausage vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between turkey sausage and pork

  • Turkey sausage contains less selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, choline, and vitamin B3 than pork.
  • Pork's daily need coverage for selenium is 82% higher.
  • Pork contains 10 times less sodium than turkey sausage. Turkey sausage contains 639mg of sodium, while pork contains 62mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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%
Pork
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.4%
Contains more IronIron +23%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
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%
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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 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1524.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +177%

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
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more FatsFats +30%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +103.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.2%
~equal in Water ~57.87g

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
Pork
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41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +288.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Pork DV% diff.
Selenium 0µg 45.3µg 82%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.877mg 69%
Cholesterol 160mg 80mg 27%
Sodium 639mg 62mg 25%
Protein 15.42g 27.32g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 1.2g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.464mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 14%
Phosphorus 155mg 246mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.321mg 12%
Choline 33.9mg 93.9mg 11%
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 5.037mg 8%
Saturated fat 3.839g 5.23g 6%
Fats 18.09g 13.92g 6%
Potassium 229mg 423mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1.3µg 5%
Zinc 2.98mg 2.39mg 5%
Vitamin D 17IU 53IU 5%
Copper 0.111mg 0.073mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 0.7µg 4%
Iron 1.07mg 0.87mg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 28mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.158g 6.19g 3%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.29mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 32mg 19mg 1%
Carbs 1.56g 0g 1%
Calories 235kcal 242kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.6mg 0%
Net carbs 1.56g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Manganese 0.009mg 0%
Folate 4µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.338mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 1.234mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.26mg 0%
Leucine 1.229mg 2.177mg 0%
Lysine 1.453mg 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.447mg 0.712mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.819mg 1.473mg 0%
Histidine 0.481mg 1.067mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Pork
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
54%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 577mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork 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 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.

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.