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

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Important differences between Vienna sausage and Turkey sausage

  • Vienna sausage has more Selenium, and Vitamin B12, however, Turkey sausage has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Vienna sausage's daily need coverage for Selenium is 31% more.
  • Vienna sausage has 2 times more Saturated Fat than Turkey sausage. Vienna sausage has 7.125g of Saturated Fat, while Turkey sausage has 3.839g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sausage, Vienna, canned, chicken, beef, pork 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 5% 3% 8.9% 33% 10% 44% 21% 115% 0% 92%
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 SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126.7%
Contains more IronIron +21.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +270%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +216.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.3%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 4.4% 18% 22% 25% 30% 21% 28% 128% 4% 3% 24%
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 EVitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +29.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg
~equal in Folate ~4µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 19% 3% 65% 3%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 2.6 g
Water: 64.9 g
Other: 2.6 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 CarbsCarbs +66.7%
Contains more OtherOther +43.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.9%
~equal in Fats ~18.09g
~equal in Water ~63.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 53% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.125 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.628 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.29 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +86.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +261%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vienna sausage Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 230kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Protein 10.5g 15.42g Turkey sausage
Fats 19.4g 18.09g Vienna sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 2.6g 1.56g Vienna sausage
Carbs 2.6g 1.56g Vienna sausage
Cholesterol 87mg 160mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin D 25IU 17IU Vienna sausage
Magnesium 7mg 16mg Turkey sausage
Calcium 10mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 101mg 229mg Turkey sausage
Iron 0.88mg 1.07mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.03mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 1.6mg 2.98mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 49mg 155mg Turkey sausage
Sodium 879mg 639mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.19mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.4µg Vienna sausage
Selenium 16.9µg 0µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.054mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.107mg 0.165mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B3 1.613mg 3.692mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B5 0.35mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.208mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.79µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Folate 4µg 4µg
Choline 43.7mg 33.9mg Vienna sausage
Saturated Fat 7.125g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 9.628g 5.158g Vienna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.29g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.109mg 0.175mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.357mg 0.686mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.557mg 0.802mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 0.797mg 1.229mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 0.791mg 1.453mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.265mg 0.447mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.425mg 0.612mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.573mg 0.819mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.273mg 0.481mg Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vienna sausage Turkey sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Vienna sausage
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Vienna sausage
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.286g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Vienna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172942/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.