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

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The main differences between turkey sausage and turkey wing

  • Turkey sausage is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and polyunsaturated fat, yet turkey wing is richer in selenium and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for turkey wing is 41% higher.
  • Turkey sausage contains 12 times more sodium than turkey wing. Turkey sausage contains 639mg of sodium, while turkey wing contains 55mg.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Turkey, all classes, wing, 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 15% 4.2% 21% 47% 26% 42% 71% 7.2% 2.2% 122%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more IronIron +17.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Potassium ~240mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~165mg

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% 1% 0% 0% 13% 25% 83% 33% 95% 49% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg

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
20% 12% 66%
Protein: 20.22 g
Fats: 12.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.49 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more FatsFats +46.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +86.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.1%
~equal in Water ~66.49g

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
30% 45% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.28 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.86 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.97g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Turkey wing DV% diff.
Selenium 0µg 22.4µg 41%
Cholesterol 160mg 70mg 30%
Sodium 639mg 55mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 0.39µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.41mg 16%
Zinc 2.98mg 1.54mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 2.86g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 11%
Protein 15.42g 20.22g 10%
Fats 18.09g 12.32g 9%
Choline 33.9mg 6%
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 4.425mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.11mg 4%
Copper 0.111mg 0.077mg 4%
Saturated fat 3.839g 3.28g 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Calories 235kcal 197kcal 2%
Iron 1.07mg 1.26mg 2%
Calcium 32mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin D 17IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Folate 4µg 7µg 1%
Manganese 0.017mg 1%
Phosphorus 155mg 165mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 1.56g 0g 1%
Magnesium 16mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Net carbs 1.56g 0g N/A
Potassium 229mg 240mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.05mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 5.158g 4.97g 0%
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.217mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.866mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.802mg 0.975mg 0%
Leucine 1.229mg 1.531mg 0%
Lysine 1.453mg 1.773mg 0%
Methionine 0.447mg 0.551mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.78mg 0%
Valine 0.819mg 1.031mg 0%
Histidine 0.481mg 0.585mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Turkey wing
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
23%
Turkey wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
36%
Turkey wing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 584mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.559g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171495/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.