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Ground beef vs. Polish sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ground beef and Polish sausage

  • Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, Polish sausage is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Polish sausage covers your daily Sodium needs 64% more than Ground beef.
  • Polish sausage has 3 times less Zinc than Ground beef. Ground beef has 5.84mg of Zinc, while Polish sausage has 1.93mg.
  • Polish sausage contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot.

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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 Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +158%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +202.6%
Contains more Copper +13.9%
Contains more Manganese +444.4%
Equal in Potassium - 237
Equal in Selenium - 17.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +158%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +202.6%
Contains more Copper +13.9%
Contains more Manganese +444.4%
Equal in Potassium - 237
Equal in Selenium - 17.7

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.7%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +884.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 126% 35% 65% 27% 44% 2% 123% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.7%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +884.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35.6%
Contains more Fats +26.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Equal in Water - 55.2
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
Contains more Protein +35.6%
Contains more Fats +26.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Equal in Water - 55.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.6%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground beef Polish sausage
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Polish sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.6g Polish sausage
Protein 23.87g 17.6g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 19.4g Polish sausage
Carbs 0g 3.6g Polish sausage
Calories 241kcal 259kcal Polish sausage
Calcium 33mg 12mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 0.88mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 14mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 166mg 136mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 237mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 1540mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 1.93mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.09mg Polish sausage
Manganese 0.009mg 0.049mg Polish sausage
Selenium 19.1µg 17.7µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.502mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.148mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 3.443mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.45mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.19mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 2µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.98µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.138mg Polish sausage
Threonine 0.923mg 0.591mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.611mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 1.076mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 1.11mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.379mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.539mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.679mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.444mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 66mg Polish sausage
Trans Fat 1.173g Polish sausage
Saturated Fat 6.073g 8.01g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 9.7g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 0.79g Polish sausage
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Polish 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
46%
Ground beef
35%
Polish sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
51%
Polish sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1467mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.937g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/nutrients
  2. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.