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Italian sausage vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Italian sausage and Beefsteak

  • Italian sausage has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Beefsteak is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Italian sausage covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 45% more than Beefsteak.
  • Italian sausage has 13 times more Sodium than Beefsteak. While Italian sausage has 743mg of Sodium, Beefsteak has only 57mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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 +14%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +102.9%
Contains more Selenium +30.9%
Equal in Calcium - 22
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +102.9%
Contains more Selenium +30.9%
Equal in Calcium - 22
Equal in Copper - 0.073

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +698.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.38
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +698.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +80.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +933.3%
Contains more Protein +39.7%
Contains more Water +23%
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
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more Fats +80.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +933.3%
Contains more Protein +39.7%
Contains more Water +23%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +528.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +528.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian sausage Beefsteak
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 Italian sausage Beefsteak Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 0g Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 27.31g 15.11g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 0g Italian sausage
Calories 344kcal 250kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g 0g Beefsteak
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Calcium 21mg 22mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.43mg 1.63mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 170mg 213mg Beefsteak
Potassium 304mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 743mg 57mg Beefsteak
Zinc 2.39mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.08mg 0.073mg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.009mg Beefsteak
Selenium 22µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 16IU 0IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.078mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.14mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 5µg 8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.38µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.6µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.173mg Beefsteak
Threonine 0.792mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 0.731mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.343mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 1.522mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.486mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 0.804mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.577mg 0.842mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 57mg 79mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 5.951g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 6.298g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 0.56g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Beefsteak
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
48%
Italian sausage
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.244g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.