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Turkey sausage vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Turkey sausage and Turkey breast

  • Turkey sausage has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Turkey breast is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Turkey breast covers your daily Selenium needs 41% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Turkey breast has 11 times less Sodium than Turkey sausage. Turkey sausage has 639mg of Sodium, while Turkey breast has 59mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, 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.
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 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.1%
Contains more IronIron +12.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.8%
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.
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% 12% 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 0% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.058mg

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
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more FatsFats +157.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +74%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42%
Contains more WaterWater +11%

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
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +93.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +180.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.2%

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 Turkey breast
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 Turkey breast Opinion
Calories 235kcal 157kcal Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 21.89g Turkey breast
Fats 18.09g 7.02g Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 160mg 65mg Turkey breast
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 16mg 24mg Turkey breast
Calcium 32mg 13mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 229mg 275mg Turkey breast
Iron 1.07mg 1.2mg Turkey breast
Copper 0.111mg 0.074mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.98mg 1.57mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 155mg 186mg Turkey breast
Sodium 639mg 59mg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.018mg Turkey breast
Selenium 0µg 22.4µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.058mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.115mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 5.2mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.48mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 0.42µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 4µg 7µg Turkey breast
Choline 33.9mg Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 3.839g 1.91g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 2.66g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 1.66g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.686mg 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.229mg 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.453mg 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.447mg 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 0.819mg 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.481mg 0.66mg Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Turkey breast
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
24%
Turkey sausage
27%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
37%
Turkey breast

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?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 580mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.929g)
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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.