Turkey sausage vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Turkey sausage and Turkey leg
- Turkey sausage has more Vitamin B12, however, Turkey leg has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
- Turkey leg's daily need coverage for Selenium is 48% more.
- Turkey sausage has 9 times more Sodium than Turkey leg. Turkey sausage has 639mg of Sodium, while Turkey leg has 74mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Turkey, all classes, leg, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.4% |
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +102.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
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:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +169.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.2% |
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
2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.83 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +150.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +154.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46.3% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 235kcal | 144kcal |
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| Protein | 15.42g | 19.54g |
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| Fats | 18.09g | 6.72g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.56g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.56g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 160mg | 71mg |
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| Vitamin D | 17IU |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 229mg | 273mg |
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| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.72mg |
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| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.142mg |
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| Zinc | 2.98mg | 3.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 155mg | 177mg |
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| Sodium | 639mg | 74mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.692mg | 2.947mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.208mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.79µg | 0.39µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 33.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.839g | 2.06g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.158g | 2.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.657g | 1.83g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.219mg |
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| Threonine | 0.686mg | 0.861mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.802mg | 0.998mg |
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| Leucine | 1.229mg | 1.537mg |
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| Lysine | 1.453mg | 1.809mg |
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| Methionine | 0.447mg | 0.557mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.612mg | 0.769mg |
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| Valine | 0.819mg | 1.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.481mg | 0.598mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g |
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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
24%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.779g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.