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

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The main differences between turkey wing and Italian sausage

  • Turkey wing is richer in vitamin B6, yet Italian sausage is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for Italian sausage is 48% higher.
  • Turkey wing contains less saturated fat.
  • Turkey wing has a lower glycemic index than Italian sausage.

Food types used in this article are Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.

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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 15% 4.2% 21% 47% 26% 42% 71% 7.2% 2.2% 122%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.7%
Contains more IronIron +13.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~170mg
~equal in Selenium ~22µg

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 0% 1% 0% 0% 13% 25% 83% 33% 95% 49% 0% 5.3% 0%
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 0.33% 3.3% 5% 15% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1146%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.165mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 12% 66%
Protein: 20.22 g
Fats: 12.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.49 g
Other: 0.97 g
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more WaterWater +41.1%
Contains more FatsFats +121.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +123.7%
~equal in Protein ~19.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 45% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.28 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.86 g
33% 56% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +244.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey wing Italian sausage
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Italian sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.623mg 48%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 1.3µg 38%
Saturated fat 3.28g 10.195g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 4.97g 17.108g 30%
Sodium 55mg 743mg 30%
Fats 12.32g 27.31g 23%
Choline 78.2mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.233mg 9%
Zinc 1.54mg 2.39mg 8%
Calories 197kcal 344kcal 7%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.33mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Cholesterol 70mg 57mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 3.518g 4%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 3%
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 4.165mg 2%
Protein 20.22g 19.12g 2%
Iron 1.26mg 1.43mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Potassium 240mg 304mg 2%
Folate 7µg 5µg 1%
Selenium 22.4µg 22µg 1%
Vitamin A 3µg 10µg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 18mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 21mg 1%
Phosphorus 165mg 170mg 1%
Manganese 0.017mg 1%
Carbs 0g 4.27g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 4.17g N/A
Sugar 1.86g N/A
Fiber 0g 0.1g 0%
Copper 0.077mg 0.08mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.866mg 0.792mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.975mg 0.731mg 0%
Leucine 1.531mg 1.343mg 0%
Lysine 1.773mg 1.522mg 0%
Methionine 0.551mg 0.486mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 1.031mg 0.804mg 0%
Histidine 0.585mg 0.577mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Italian sausage
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 wing
47%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 688mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.915g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins

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 wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171495/nutrients
  2. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.