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Turkey sausage vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Turkey sausage and Veal

  • Turkey sausage has less Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Choline, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Veal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 27% more.
  • Turkey sausage has 8 times more Sodium than Veal. Turkey sausage has 639mg of Sodium, while Veal has 83mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled.

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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 Calcium +88.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +47.2%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Zinc +29.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.99
Equal in Copper - 0.103
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 18% 93% 30% 11% 106% 35% 5% 75%
Contains more Calcium +88.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +47.2%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Zinc +29.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.99
Equal in Copper - 0.103

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.
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Veal
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 12% 2% 14% 39% 70% 0% 48% 3% 99% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 18% 63% 151% 70% 90% 9% 159% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +139.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +39.2%
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Equal in Water - 66.76
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Fats +139.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +39.2%
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Equal in Water - 66.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +746.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.8%
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +746.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.8%

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 Veal
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Veal Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 24.38g Veal
Fats 18.09g 7.56g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Calories 235kcal 172kcal Turkey sausage
Calcium 32mg 17mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 0.99mg Turkey sausage
Magnesium 16mg 24mg Veal
Phosphorus 155mg 217mg Veal
Potassium 229mg 337mg Veal
Sodium 639mg 83mg Veal
Zinc 2.98mg 3.87mg Veal
Copper 0.111mg 0.103mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.035mg Veal
Selenium 0µg 13.7µg Veal
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.15mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 17IU 0IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.07mg Veal
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.27mg Veal
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 8.03mg Veal
Vitamin B5 1.16mg Veal
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.39mg Veal
Folate 4µg 11µg Veal
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 1.27µg Veal
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.2µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.247mg Veal
Threonine 0.686mg 1.065mg Veal
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.201mg Veal
Leucine 1.229mg 1.94mg Veal
Lysine 1.453mg 2.009mg Veal
Methionine 0.447mg 0.569mg Veal
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.984mg Veal
Valine 0.819mg 1.347mg Veal
Histidine 0.481mg 0.885mg Veal
Cholesterol 160mg 103mg Veal
Saturated Fat 3.839g 3.04g Veal
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 2.84g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 0.55g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey sausage Veal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
47%
Veal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
41%
Veal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veal
Veal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veal
Veal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.799g)
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 - $2.2)
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.
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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.