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Chuck steak vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chuck steak and Italian sausage different?

  • Chuck steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Selenium, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chuck steak is 72% higher.
  • Chuck steak contains 4 times more Zinc than Italian sausage. While Chuck steak contains 8.68mg of Zinc, Italian sausage contains only 2.39mg.
  • Italian sausage has less Cholesterol.

Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Iron +71.3%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Zinc +263.2%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Equal in Potassium - 304
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Contains more Iron +71.3%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Zinc +263.2%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Equal in Potassium - 304
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +843.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +843.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.6%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Fats +39.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1256.3%
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 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 Protein +30.6%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Fats +39.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1256.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +334.3%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +334.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chuck steak Italian 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 ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Italian sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Protein 24.98g 19.12g Chuck steak
Fats 19.64g 27.31g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Calories 277kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 0g 1.86g Chuck steak
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Calcium 16mg 21mg Italian sausage
Iron 2.45mg 1.43mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 193mg 170mg Chuck steak
Potassium 325mg 304mg Chuck steak
Sodium 71mg 743mg Chuck steak
Zinc 8.68mg 2.39mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.08mg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.012mg Chuck steak
Selenium 27.5µg 22µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 25IU 16IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 5IU 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.233mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 4.165mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.33mg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 1.3µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.161mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 0.792mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.731mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg 1.343mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg 1.522mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg 0.486mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.67mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg 0.804mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg 0.577mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 87mg 57mg Italian sausage
Trans Fat 1.287g Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 8.66g 10.195g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 3.518g Italian sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Italian sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
56%
Chuck steak
48%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 672mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.535g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.

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