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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% 9% 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% 6% 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 ~0µg
~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 DV% diff.
Selenium 16.9µg 0µg 31%
Cholesterol 87mg 160mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.29g 4.657g 22%
Saturated fat 7.125g 3.839g 15%
Phosphorus 49mg 155mg 15%
Zinc 1.6mg 2.98mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.613mg 3.692mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 9.628g 5.158g 11%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.79µg 10%
Protein 10.5g 15.42g 10%
Sodium 879mg 639mg 10%
Copper 0.03mg 0.111mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.35mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.208mg 7%
Potassium 101mg 229mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.107mg 0.165mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.054mg 3%
Choline 43.7mg 33.9mg 2%
Iron 0.88mg 1.07mg 2%
Calcium 10mg 32mg 2%
Magnesium 7mg 16mg 2%
Fats 19.4g 18.09g 2%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.4µg 1%
Vitamin D 25IU 17IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Calories 230kcal 235kcal 0%
Carbs 2.6g 1.56g 0%
Net carbs 2.6g 1.56g N/A
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.19mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg 0%
Folate 4µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.109mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.357mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.557mg 0.802mg 0%
Leucine 0.797mg 1.229mg 0%
Lysine 0.791mg 1.453mg 0%
Methionine 0.265mg 0.447mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.425mg 0.612mg 0%
Valine 0.573mg 0.819mg 0%
Histidine 0.273mg 0.481mg 0%

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
23%
Vienna sausage
23%
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.