Ground beef vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Ground beef and Italian sausage
- Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, yet Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin D, and Selenium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ground beef is 50% higher.
- Ground beef contains 2 times more Zinc than Italian sausage. Ground beef contains 5.84mg of Zinc, while Italian sausage contains 2.39mg.
- Italian sausage contains less Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
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Calcium
+57.1%
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Iron
+58.7%
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Sodium
-90.2%
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Zinc
+144.4%
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Potassium
+26.1%
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Selenium
+15.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Copper - 0.08
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Calcium
+57.1%
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Iron
+58.7%
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Sodium
-90.2%
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Zinc
+144.4%
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Potassium
+26.1%
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Selenium
+15.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
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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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin B12
+91.5%
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Vitamin A
+77.8%
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Vitamin E
+108.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1121.6%
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Vitamin B2
+36.3%
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Vitamin K
+17.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.165
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.33
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin B12
+91.5%
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Vitamin A
+77.8%
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Vitamin E
+108.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1121.6%
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Vitamin B2
+36.3%
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Vitamin K
+17.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.165
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.33
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+24.8%
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Water
+23.8%
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+10.1%
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Fats
+77.7%
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Carbs
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Equal in Other - 2.17
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
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Protein
+24.8%
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Water
+23.8%
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+10.1%
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Fats
+77.7%
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+∞%
Equal in Other - 2.17
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-40.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+133.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+762.3%
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
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Saturated Fat
-40.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+133.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+762.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g |
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| Protein | 23.87g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 15.37g | 27.31g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 4.27g |
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| Calories | 241kcal | 344kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.43mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 241mg | 304mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 743mg |
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| Zinc | 5.84mg | 2.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 19.1µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 41IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.33mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 3.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.577mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 57mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.073g | 10.195g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.322g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 3.518g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
46%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 670mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.