Turkey sausage vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between turkey sausage and summer sausage?
- Turkey sausage is higher in zinc and vitamin B6; however, summer sausage is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin A, iron, and selenium.
- Summer sausage's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 39% more.
- Summer sausage contains 2 times less cholesterol than turkey sausage. Turkey sausage contains 160mg of cholesterol, while summer sausage contains 89mg.
We used Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +153.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +111.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.8% |
| 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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +361.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +119% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
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:
19.43 g
Fats:
37.91 g
Carbs:
1.82 g
Water:
36.2 g
Other:
4.64 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +74.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +109.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +156.4% |
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
10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +165.2% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.79µg | 1.73µg | 39% |
| Sodium | 639mg | 1483mg | 37% |
| Fats | 18.09g | 37.91g | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 3.839g | 10.47g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 225µg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 89mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.158g | 13.68g | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.249mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.76mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 2.26mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 7.5µg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.657g | 3.02g | 11% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 426kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 15.42g | 19.43g | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.98mg | 2.25mg | 7% |
| Choline | 33.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.208mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.692mg | 2.9mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 81mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 155mg | 178mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 17IU | 12IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.032mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 229mg | 206mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.56g | 1.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.56g | 1.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.686mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.802mg | 0.62mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.229mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.453mg | 1.16mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.447mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.612mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.819mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.481mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 844mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.631g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.