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Turkey sausage vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between turkey sausage and liver

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, copper, folate, zinc, and vitamin B3 in liver is higher than in turkey sausage.
  • Liver covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 745% more than turkey sausage.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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%
Liver
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.7%
Contains more IronIron +1574.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +471.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
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%
Liver
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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 79% 1802% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4620%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2263.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +3975%

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
Liver
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26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +311.1%
Contains more OtherOther +20.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +141%
~equal in Water ~64.32g

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
Liver
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46% 20% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +718.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +343.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 18.67µg 745%
Vitamin A 0µg 5405µg 601%
Iron 1.07mg 17.92mg 211%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 2.196mg 156%
Selenium 0µg 67.5µg 123%
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 95%
Cholesterol 160mg 355mg 65%
Copper 0.111mg 0.634mg 58%
Folate 4µg 163µg 40%
Zinc 2.98mg 6.72mg 34%
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 8.435mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.57mg 28%
Sodium 639mg 49mg 26%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 23.6mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 1.05g 24%
Fats 18.09g 4.4g 21%
Protein 15.42g 26.02g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.258mg 17%
Manganese 0.3mg 13%
Phosphorus 155mg 241mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.158g 0.63g 11%
Saturated fat 3.839g 1.41g 11%
Choline 33.9mg 6%
Calories 235kcal 165kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Potassium 229mg 150mg 2%
Calcium 32mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin D 17IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Carbs 1.56g 3.76g 1%
Net carbs 1.56g 3.76g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 14mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.366mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 1.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 1.229mg 2.319mg 0%
Lysine 1.453mg 2.007mg 0%
Methionine 0.447mg 0.645mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 1.274mg 0%
Valine 0.819mg 1.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.481mg 0.708mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Liver
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
422%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 195mg)
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 - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 590mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.429g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.