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Turkey sausage vs. Quail meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between turkey sausage and quail meat?

  • Turkey sausage is richer in vitamin B12, while quail meat is higher in copper, iron, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Quail meat's daily need coverage for copper is 44% higher.
  • Quail meat has 12 times less sodium than turkey sausage. Turkey sausage has 639mg of sodium, while quail meat has 53mg.

We used Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Quail, meat and skin, raw types in this comparison.

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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 16% 3.9% 19% 149% 169% 66% 118% 6.9% 2.5% 91%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more IronIron +271%
Contains more CopperCopper +356.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Potassium ~216mg

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 20% 24% 0% 0% 61% 60% 141% 46% 138% 54% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1120%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +351.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +188.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%

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
20% 12% 70%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 12.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +50.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-236.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.3%
Contains more WaterWater +10.3%

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
32% 40% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.98 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Quail meat DV% diff.
Copper 0.111mg 0.507mg 44%
Iron 1.07mg 3.97mg 36%
Selenium 0µg 16.6µg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.6mg 30%
Cholesterol 160mg 76mg 28%
Sodium 639mg 53mg 25%
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 7.538mg 24%
Phosphorus 155mg 275mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.244mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.772mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 0.43µg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 2.98g 11%
Fats 18.09g 12.05g 9%
Protein 15.42g 19.63g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 73µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.26mg 7%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 6.1mg 6%
Choline 33.9mg 6%
Zinc 2.98mg 2.42mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 5.158g 4.18g 2%
Saturated fat 3.839g 3.38g 2%
Calories 235kcal 192kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Calcium 32mg 13mg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin D 17IU 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 4µg 8µg 1%
Carbs 1.56g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.56g 0g N/A
Potassium 229mg 216mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.945mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.013mg 0%
Leucine 1.229mg 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 1.453mg 1.645mg 0%
Methionine 0.447mg 0.591mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.826mg 0%
Valine 0.819mg 1.033mg 0%
Histidine 0.481mg 0.696mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Quail meat
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
42%
Quail meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
64%
Quail meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail meat
Quail meat contains less Sodium (difference - 586mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.459g)
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.
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.

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. Quail meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172418/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.