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.
| 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 | +∞% |
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 | +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
Protein:
15.42 g
Fats:
18.09 g
Carbs:
1.56 g
Water:
63.12 g
Other:
1.81 g
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
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
2.155 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 235kcal | 189kcal |
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| Protein | 15.42g | 28.55g |
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| Fats | 18.09g | 7.39g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.56g | 0.06g |
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| Carbs | 1.56g | 0.06g |
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| Cholesterol | 160mg | 109mg |
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| Vitamin D | 17IU | 15IU |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 229mg | 239mg |
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| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.09mg |
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| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.093mg |
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| Zinc | 2.98mg | 2.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 155mg | 223mg |
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| Sodium | 639mg | 103mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 39IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | |
| Manganese | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 29.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.281mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.692mg | 9.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.208mg | 0.616mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.79µg | 1.02µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.101g |
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| Choline | 33.9mg | 87.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.839g | 2.155g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.158g | 2.647g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.657g | 2.119g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.291mg |
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| Threonine | 0.686mg | 1.004mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.802mg | 0.796mg |
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| Leucine | 1.229mg | 1.925mg |
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| Lysine | 1.453mg | 2.282mg |
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| Methionine | 0.447mg | 0.724mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.612mg | 0.903mg |
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| Valine | 0.819mg | 0.902mg |
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| Histidine | 0.481mg | 0.749mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g |
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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%
50%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 536mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.684g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.