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Sausage, turkey, fresh, raw

Processed Meat Per 100 g · Per 100g serving
Also available: Cooked, Fresh

Sausage, turkey, fresh, raw is a food at 155 calories per 100g. It is an excellent source of Vitamin B12, providing 1.3 µg (54% of the Daily Value) per 100g serving. This food is a moderate protein source. Our database tracks 88 nutrients for this food, plus insulin index, environmental footprint data.

155
Calories
kcal
18.8
Protein
g
8.1
Fat
g
0.47
Carbs
g
0
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

☀️
Vitamin B12
1.3 µg
54% DV
💎
Sodium
593 mg
40% DV
💪
Protein
18.8 g
34% DV

Data for 88 of 150 tracked nutrients

Nutrient Fingerprint

How this food scores across key nutrient categories, as a percentage of the daily recommended value per 100 g. Based on USDA DRIs for adults.

Complete Nutrient Profile

Macronutrients 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water SR70.4g
2%
Calories SR155kcal
Energy (kJ) SR648kj
Protein SR18.8g
34%
Total Fat SR8.1g
Carbohydrate SR0.47g
0%
Fiber SR0g
Total Sugars SR0g
Ash SR2.2g
Minerals 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium SR19.0mg
2%
Iron SR1.2mg
15%
Magnesium SR19.0mg
5%
Phosphorus SR177mg
25%
Potassium SR262mg
8%
Sodium SR593mg
40%
Zinc SR3.1mg
28%
Copper SR0.09mg
10%
Manganese SR0.02mg
1%
Selenium SR0µg
Vitamins 28
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) SR75.0µg
8%
Vitamin A (IU) SR13.0IU
Retinol SR11.0µg
Beta-Carotene SR11.0µg
Alpha-Carotene SR11.0µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin SR11.0µg
Lycopene SR11.0µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR11.0µg
Vitamin C SR2.3mg
3%
Vitamin E SR0.13mg
1%
Beta-Tocopherol SR0mg
Gamma-Tocopherol SR0.13mg
Delta-Tocopherol SR0mg
Alpha-Tocotrienol SR0.09mg
Beta-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Gamma-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Delta-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Vitamin K1 SR0µg
Thiamin (B1) SR0.08mg
6%
Riboflavin (B2) SR0.23mg
18%
Niacin (B3) SR4.6mg
29%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) SR1.0mg
20%
Vitamin B6 SR0.43mg
33%
Folate SR5.0µg
1%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) SR5.0µg
Folate (DFE) SR5.0µg
Vitamin B12 SR1.3µg
54%
Fatty Acids 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat SR2.0g
Monounsaturated Fat SR2.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat SR2.4g
Trans Fat SR0.35g
Cholesterol SR75.0mg
Omega-3 ALA SR0.13g
8%
Omega-3 EPA SR0g
Omega-3 DPA SR0g
Omega-3 DHA SR0g
Individual Fatty Acids 11
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Butyric Acid (4:0) SR0g
Caproic Acid (6:0) SR0g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) SR0g
Capric Acid (10:0) SR0g
Lauric Acid (12:0) SR0g
Myristic Acid (14:0) SR0.07g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR1.3g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR0.56g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) SR2.1g
12%
Omega-6 GLA SR0.01g
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.14g
Amino Acids 18
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan SR0.13g
Threonine SR0.71g
Isoleucine SR0.78g
Leucine SR1.3g
Lysine SR1.5g
Methionine SR0.41g
Cystine SR0.20g
Phenylalanine SR0.67g
Tyrosine SR0.57g
Valine SR0.80g
Histidine SR0.47g
Alanine SR1.0g
Aspartic Acid SR1.6g
Glutamic Acid SR2.8g
Glycine SR0.94g
Proline SR0.74g
Serine SR0.73g
Hydroxyproline SR0.19g
Other 3
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Caffeine SR0mg
Theobromine SR0mg
Alcohol SR0g

Nutrient Density Score

The NRF9.3 score measures overall nutritional quality per 100 kcal. It rewards 9 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium) and penalizes 3 to limit (saturated fat, added sugars, sodium). Higher is better; negative scores indicate the food is high in limit nutrients relative to its beneficial content.

20
NRF9.3 Score
Moderate · per 100 kcal
Poor (<0) Moderate Good Excellent (100+)

NRF9.3 index: Fulgoni et al. (2009), J Nutr 139(8). DVs based on FDA 2020 reference values.

Nutrient Interactions in This Food

Nutrients in this food that enhance or compete with each other during absorption.

✔ Synergies — nutrients that help each other

Dietary Fat + Vitamin A●●●

Vitamin A is fat-soluble and requires dietary fat for absorption. Adding fat to a meal significantly increases beta-carotene and retinol absorption.

Ribaya-Mercado et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 2007

⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete

Zinc vs Copper●●●

High zinc intake induces metallothionein in enterocytes, which traps copper and blocks its absorption. Prolonged high-dose zinc can cause copper deficiency.

Prasad et al., JAMA, 1978; Fosmire, Am J Clin Nutr, 1990

Zinc vs Iron●●

Zinc and non-heme iron compete for the same intestinal transporter (DMT1). High doses of one can reduce absorption of the other when taken simultaneously.

Rossander-Hulten et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1991

Potassium vs Sodium●●

High potassium intake promotes renal sodium excretion and attenuates the blood pressure–raising effect of sodium. A higher K:Na ratio is associated with lower cardiovascular risk.

Aburto et al., BMJ, 2013

Amino Acid Profile

Essential amino acid composition compared to the WHO/FAO adult reference pattern. The Amino Acid Score indicates protein quality — 100 means all essential amino acid requirements are met.

109
Amino Acid Score
Complete
Valine
Lowest Scoring
18
Amino Acids Tracked

✓ Complete protein — all essential amino acids meet or exceed WHO reference levels.

All Amino Acids (18)
Amino Acidg / 100gmg / g protein
Tryptophan0.136.9
Threonine0.7137.8
Isoleucine0.7841.4
Leucine1.370.0
Lysine1.578.3
Methionine0.4122.1
Cystine0.2010.9
Phenylalanine0.6735.7
Tyrosine0.5730.6
Valine0.8042.7
Histidine0.4724.9
Alanine1.054.6
Aspartic Acid1.683.7
Glutamic Acid2.8147.0
Glycine0.9449.8
Proline0.7439.2
Serine0.7338.8
Hydroxyproline0.1910.0

Fatty Acid Profile

Breakdown of fat types per 100g. A healthy fat profile favours unsaturated fats (mono + poly) and a balanced omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.

2.0g
Saturated
2.6g
Monounsaturated
2.4g
Polyunsaturated
1:16.0
Omega-3 : Omega-6 Ratio
Omega-6 dominant — ideal range is 1:1 to 1:4
Omega Fatty Acids
ALA (18:3 n-3)0.13 g
Linoleic acid (18:2 n-6)2.1 g
⚠ Trans fat: 0.35 g per 100g. WHO recommends less than 1% of total energy from trans fats.

How Cooking Changes Nutrients

Estimated percentage of each nutrient retained after cooking, based on USDA retention factors for the “Turkey” food category. Values of 100% mean no loss; lower values indicate nutrients lost to heat, water, or oxidation.

Key insights
Vitamin B6 loses up to 40% when simmered. Roasted retains 70%.

Source: USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors, Release 6 (2007). Retention values are category-level averages — actual retention depends on cooking time, temperature, and water volume.

USDA Retention Factors

Insulin Response

The Insulin Index (II) measures the actual insulin response to food on a scale where white bread = 100. Unlike the Glycemic Index (which only measures blood sugar), the II captures the full hormonal response — including the effect of protein and fat on insulin secretion. This is why high-protein foods like meat and dairy can have significant insulin scores despite having low or zero GI values.

40
Insulin Index
Moderate Insulin Response
Insulin Index Scale 40
0 Low ≤30 Mod ≤60 High ≤100 120
Category ●● Assigned from measured food category

Source: Holt et al. 1997; Bao et al. 2016; Bell 2014

Environmental Impact

Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Pig Meat” category.

12.3
kg CO₂e / kg
High Impact
17.4
m² land / kg
Land Use
1,796
L water / kg
Water Use
143
g SO₂e / kg
Acidification
How this compares (GHG emissions)
Potatoes (0.5)Chicken (9.9)Beef (99.5)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions12.3 kg CO₂e / kg
Land Use17.4 m² / kg
Water Use1,796 L / kg
Eutrophication76.4 g PO₄e / kg
Acidification143 g SO₂e / kg
⚠️ Important context about this data
  • Global averages: These figures are production-weighted averages from a meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms across 119 countries (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Actual impact varies enormously by farming method, geography, and supply chain.
  • System boundary: Cradle-to-retail only — does not include consumer transport, home cooking energy, or food waste.
  • Soil carbon not included: This data does not account for soil carbon sequestration. Some argue that well-managed regenerative grazing partially offsets ruminant emissions; however, full lifecycle accounting — including methane, land-use change, and the opportunity cost of using land for grazing vs. reforestation — typically makes the net footprint of ruminant meat higher, not lower. This is especially relevant in temperate grassland regions like Ireland.
  • Not gospel: This data is informational and illustrative. It is useful for understanding relative magnitudes, but should not be treated as precise measurements for any individual product or farm.

Source: Poore & Nemecek (2018), Science 360(6392). Meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms, 119 countries, 46 product categories.

Global Supply: Meat

Top 10 countries by per capita supply of the “Meat” food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023). This is food group–level data from FAO Food Balance Sheets, not specific to this individual food.

1.
Tonga
755
2.
Mongolia
643
3.
Argentina
571
4.
China; Macao SAR
546
5.
Marshall Islands
539
6.
Ireland
532
7.
Bahamas
527
8.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
516
9.
Nauru
510
10.
Belarus
498

Global Supply Trend (1961–2023)

+56%
1961: 156 kcal2023: 244 kcal

Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste, converted to kcal/capita/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Sausage, turkey, fresh, raw?

Sausage, turkey, fresh, raw contains 155 kcal per 100 grams, making it a moderate-calorie food. The energy comes from 18.8g of protein (48% of calories), 8.1g of fat (47%), and 0.47g of carbohydrates (1%). Protein is the primary energy source.

What is Sausage, turkey, fresh, raw most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Sausage, turkey, fresh, raw is Vitamin B12, providing 1.3 µg per 100g (54% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Sodium (40% DV). Our database tracks 88 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Sausage, turkey, fresh, raw high in protein?

Sausage, turkey, fresh, raw provides 18.8g of protein per 100 grams — a moderate amount. Protein contributes 48% of its calories.

How much fiber is in Sausage, turkey, fresh, raw?

Sausage, turkey, fresh, raw contains no dietary fiber. This is typical for this type of food. Pair with plant-based foods to ensure adequate fiber intake.

What is the insulin index of Sausage, turkey, fresh, raw?

Sausage, turkey, fresh, raw has a moderate insulin response (II: 40) (estimated from macronutrient composition) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). This is a typical insulin response for most mixed foods. Note that the insulin index can differ substantially from the glycemic index — dairy products and high-protein foods often have higher insulin responses than their GI would suggest.