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Elk meat vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Elk meat and Italian sausage

  • Elk meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, while Italian sausage has more Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Elk meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 69% higher.
  • Italian sausage contains 4 times less Copper than Elk meat. Elk meat contains 0.349mg of Copper, while Italian sausage contains 0.08mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Elk meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.

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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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
8
:
2
Italian sausage
Italian sausage
Contains more Iron +184.6%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.6%
Contains more Potassium +28.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +72.4%
Contains more Copper +336.3%
Contains more Calcium +320%
Contains more Selenium +109.5%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Italian sausage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Contains more Iron +184.6%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.6%
Contains more Potassium +28.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +72.4%
Contains more Copper +336.3%
Contains more Calcium +320%
Contains more Selenium +109.5%

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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
7
:
5
Italian sausage
Italian sausage
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +332.6%
Elk meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
Italian sausage
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 E +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +332.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
2
:
3
Italian sausage
Italian sausage
Contains more Protein +60.9%
Contains more Water +37.8%
Contains more Fats +700.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +141.1%
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Italian sausage
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 +60.9%
Contains more Water +37.8%
Contains more Fats +700.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +141.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
1
:
2
Italian sausage
Italian sausage
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1663.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2085.1%
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Italian sausage
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1663.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2085.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Elk meat 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 Elk meat Italian sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Protein 30.76g 19.12g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 27.31g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Calories 162kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 0g 1.86g Elk meat
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Calcium 5mg 21mg Italian sausage
Iron 4.07mg 1.43mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 18mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 170mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg 304mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 743mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 2.39mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.08mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg Elk meat
Selenium 10.5µg 22µg Italian sausage
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.25mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.233mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 4.165mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.33mg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 5µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 1.3µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.161mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 0.792mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.731mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 1.343mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 1.522mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.486mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.67mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 0.804mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.577mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 57mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 1.342g 10.195g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 3.518g Italian sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elk meat 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
67%
Elk meat
48%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 693mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.853g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat
Elk meat 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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.