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

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A recap on differences between turkey sausage and turkey meat

  • Turkey meat is higher than turkey sausage in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, choline, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily selenium needs 54% more than turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage contains 6 times more sodium than turkey meat. While turkey sausage contains 639mg of sodium, turkey meat contains only 103mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Potassium ~239mg
~equal in Iron ~1.09mg

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 0% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +29.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +157.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.4µg

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +144.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2500%
Contains more OtherOther +277.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.1%
~equal in Water ~63.52g

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% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +94.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Turkey meat DV% diff.
Selenium 0µg 29.8µg 54%
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 9.573mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.616mg 31%
Protein 15.42g 28.55g 26%
Sodium 639mg 103mg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 2.119g 17%
Cholesterol 160mg 109mg 17%
Fats 18.09g 7.39g 16%
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 1.02µg 10%
Phosphorus 155mg 223mg 10%
Choline 33.9mg 87.4mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.281mg 9%
Saturated fat 3.839g 2.155g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.158g 2.647g 6%
Zinc 2.98mg 2.48mg 5%
Magnesium 16mg 30mg 3%
Calories 235kcal 189kcal 2%
Calcium 32mg 14mg 2%
Copper 0.111mg 0.093mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.045mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Manganese 0.014mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Folate 4µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 1.56g 0.06g 1%
Net carbs 1.56g 0.06g N/A
Vitamin D 17IU 15IU 0%
Potassium 229mg 239mg 0%
Iron 1.07mg 1.09mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.802mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.229mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 1.453mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.447mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.819mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.481mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Turkey 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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 536mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.684g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.