Turkey sausage vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between turkey sausage and pork jowl
- Turkey sausage is richer in zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B6, iron, and copper, yet pork jowl is richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pork jowl is 107% higher.
- Turkey sausage contains 26 times more sodium than pork jowl. Turkey sausage contains 639mg of sodium, while pork jowl contains 25mg.
Food types used in this article are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Pork, fresh, variety meats, and by-products, jowl, raw.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +433.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +154.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +177.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +254.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +131.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +52.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +614.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.42 g
Fats:
18.09 g
Carbs:
1.56 g
Water:
63.12 g
Other:
1.81 g
Protein:
6.38 g
Fats:
69.61 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
22.19 g
Other:
1.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +184.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +284.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.839 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.657 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
25.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.11 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +537.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +74.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 3.839g | 25.26g | 97% |
| Fats | 18.09g | 69.61g | 79% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.158g | 32.89g | 69% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.386mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 639mg | 25mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.657g | 8.11g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 90mg | 23% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 655kcal | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.98mg | 0.84mg | 19% |
| Protein | 15.42g | 6.38g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 155mg | 86mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.208mg | 0.09mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.42mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.04mg | 8% |
| Choline | 33.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.692mg | 4.535mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.236mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 1.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 17IU | 2% | |
| Potassium | 229mg | 148mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.56g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.79µg | 0.82µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.56g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.686mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.802mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.229mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.453mg | 0.528mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.447mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.612mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.819mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.481mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
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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%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.421g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork jowl is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 614mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.