Turkey sausage vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey sausage and pork shoulder different?
- Pork shoulder has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin D, and vitamin B2 than turkey sausage.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork shoulder is 59% higher.
- Turkey sausage contains 10 times more sodium than pork shoulder. While turkey sausage contains 639mg of sodium, pork shoulder contains only 65mg.
Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +113.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.8% |
| 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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1320.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +78.8% |
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:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~17.99g
~equal in
Water
~64.02g
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
6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +142.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +55.3% |
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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.767mg | 59% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 25.5µg | 46% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 71mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 639mg | 65mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.657g | 1.92g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg | 14% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.839g | 6.24g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.208mg | 0.348mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.275mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 17IU | 70IU | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 1.7µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.158g | 8.01g | 7% |
| Choline | 33.9mg | 60.6mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 155mg | 182mg | 4% |
| Protein | 15.42g | 17.18g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.084mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.98mg | 2.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 302mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.79µg | 0.74µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.692mg | 3.833mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.56g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 236kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 18.09g | 17.99g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.56g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.686mg | 0.768mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.802mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.229mg | 1.36mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.453mg | 1.531mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.447mg | 0.441mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.612mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.819mg | 0.921mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.481mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.401g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 574mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder 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 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.