Turkey sausage vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey sausage and salami different?
- Turkey sausage contains less selenium, vitamin B12, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3 than salami.
- Salami covers your daily need for selenium, 57% more than turkey sausage.
- Turkey sausage has 2 times more cholesterol than salami. Turkey sausage has 160mg of cholesterol, while salami has 89mg.
Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Salami, cooked, beef and pork types were 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 less SodiumSodium | -63.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +221.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.2% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +579.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +92.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +175.8% |
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:
21.85 g
Fats:
25.9 g
Carbs:
2.4 g
Water:
45.19 g
Other:
4.66 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +157.5% |
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
9.316 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.529 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +115.7% |
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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| Selenium | 0µg | 31.3µg | 57% |
| Sodium | 639mg | 1740mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.978mg | 43% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.79µg | 1.52µg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.357mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.367mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 3.839g | 9.316g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 89mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.201mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.208mg | 0.459mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.158g | 11.127g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.357mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.692mg | 6.053mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.657g | 2.529g | 14% |
| Protein | 15.42g | 21.85g | 13% |
| Fats | 18.09g | 25.9g | 12% |
| Choline | 33.9mg | 93.5mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.56mg | 6% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 336kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 155mg | 191mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 17IU | 41IU | 3% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 316mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 3.2µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.56g | 2.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.56g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.96g | N/A |
| Zinc | 2.98mg | 2.93mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.586g | N/A | |
| Folate | 4µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.686mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.802mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.229mg | 0.929mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.453mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.447mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.612mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.819mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.481mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.126g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.084g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.104g | N/A |
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%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 1101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.477g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins