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

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What are the differences between Turkey sausage and Pork hock?

  • Turkey sausage is higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Potassium, however, Pork hock is richer in Selenium.
  • Pork hock's daily need coverage for Selenium is 48% more.
  • Pork hock contains 5 times less Potassium than Turkey sausage. Turkey sausage contains 229mg of Potassium, while Pork hock contains 47mg.
  • Pork hock has less Cholesterol.

We used Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Pork, pickled pork hocks types 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 4.3% 5.7% 4.1% 43% 27% 65% 26% 137% 2.9% 143%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +387.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +158.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Iron ~1.14mg

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% 12% 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% 4.6% 3.4% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 64% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +235.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.1%

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
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +71.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.9%
Contains more OtherOther +28.7%
~equal in Water ~68.02g

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
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.198 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +288.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~5.134g

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 hock
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Pork hock Opinion
Calories 235kcal 171kcal Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 19.11g Pork hock
Fats 18.09g 10.54g Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 160mg 89mg Pork hock
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 16mg 6mg Turkey sausage
Calcium 32mg 19mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 229mg 47mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 1.14mg Pork hock
Copper 0.111mg 0.082mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.98mg 2.38mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 155mg 60mg Turkey sausage
Sodium 639mg 1050mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A 0µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.17mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.022mg Pork hock
Selenium 0µg 26.3µg Pork hock
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.08mg Pork hock
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.068mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 1.1mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B5 0.344mg Pork hock
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.064mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 0.51µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Turkey sausage
Folate 4µg 1µg Turkey sausage
Trans Fat 0.113g Turkey sausage
Choline 33.9mg Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 3.839g 3.231g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 5.134g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 1.198g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.038mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.686mg 0.516mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.802mg 0.325mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.229mg 0.841mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 1.453mg 0.822mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.447mg 0.211mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.554mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.819mg 0.478mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.481mg 0.211mg Turkey sausage
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Pork hock
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
24%
Turkey sausage
13%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.608g)
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.

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 hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/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.