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Turkey sausage vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turkey sausage and pork chop different?

  • Turkey sausage is higher in vitamin B12; however, pork chop is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pork chop is 66% higher.
  • Turkey sausage contains 9 times more sodium than pork chop. While turkey sausage contains 639mg of sodium, pork chop contains only 74mg.

Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
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 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
Contains more IronIron +23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Copper ~0.105mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.15mg

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% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +807.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +99.1%

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
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +26.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +277.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.8%
~equal in Water ~61.45g

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +145.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.887g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Pork chop DV% diff.
Selenium 0µg 36.4µg 66%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.49mg 36%
Cholesterol 160mg 78mg 27%
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 7.927mg 26%
Sodium 639mg 74mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.489mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 1.894g 18%
Protein 15.42g 23.72g 17%
Phosphorus 155mg 241mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.313mg 11%
Choline 33.9mg 67.5mg 6%
Fats 18.09g 14.35g 6%
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 0.66µg 5%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1µg 3%
Vitamin D 17IU 40IU 3%
Iron 1.07mg 0.87mg 3%
Potassium 229mg 315mg 3%
Saturated fat 3.839g 4.339g 2%
Calcium 32mg 56mg 2%
Zinc 2.98mg 3.15mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 5.158g 4.887g 1%
Magnesium 16mg 20mg 1%
Folate 4µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 1.56g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Copper 0.111mg 0.105mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Calories 235kcal 231kcal 0%
Net carbs 1.56g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.21mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 1.229mg 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 1.453mg 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.447mg 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.985mg 0%
Valine 0.819mg 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.481mg 0.965mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Pork chop
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
51%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.5g)
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 chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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 chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.