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

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The main differences between Turkey wing and Turkey sausage

  • Turkey wing is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B6, yet Turkey sausage is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Turkey wing is 41% higher.
  • Turkey wing contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Turkey sausage. Turkey wing contains 0.41mg of Vitamin B6, while Turkey sausage contains 0.208mg.
  • Turkey wing contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild.

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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 11% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more IronIron +17.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.5%
~equal in Potassium ~229mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~155mg

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% 0.66% 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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 12% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +102.6%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.054mg

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
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.1%
Contains more FatsFats +46.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +86.6%
~equal in Water ~63.12g

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
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~5.158g

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Turkey 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
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
35%
Turkey sausage

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 wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171495/nutrients
  2. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.