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Leberkäse vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Leberkäse and Italian sausage different?

  • Leberkäse is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Selenium, and Folate, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Leberkäse is 969% higher.
  • Leberkäse contains 525 times more Vitamin A RAE than Italian sausage. While Leberkäse contains 5252µg of Vitamin A RAE, Italian sausage contains only 10µg.
  • Italian sausage has less Cholesterol.

Liver cheese, pork 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 +657.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.8%
Contains more Zinc +54.8%
Contains more Copper +378.8%
Contains more Selenium +65.9%
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +34.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 407% 9% 89% 20% 160% 101% 128% 27% 200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Contains more Iron +657.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.8%
Contains more Zinc +54.8%
Contains more Copper +378.8%
Contains more Selenium +65.9%
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +34.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.3%

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 +109212.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +855.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.4%
Contains more Folate +1980%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1788.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1050% 0% 0% 10% 53% 514% 221% 213% 109% 78% 3069% 0%
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 +109212.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +855.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.4%
Contains more Folate +1980%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1788.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Other +61.3%
Contains more Protein +25.8%
Contains more Carbs +103.3%
Equal in Fats - 27.31
15% 26% 2% 54% 4%
Protein: 15.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 2.1 g
Water: 53.6 g
Other: 3.5 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 Water +13.7%
Contains more Other +61.3%
Contains more Protein +25.8%
Contains more Carbs +103.3%
Equal in Fats - 27.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.518
36% 50% 14%
Saturated Fat: 8.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.42 g
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.518

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leberkäse Italian sausage Opinion
Net carbs 2.1g 4.17g Italian sausage
Protein 15.2g 19.12g Italian sausage
Fats 25.6g 27.31g Italian sausage
Carbs 2.1g 4.27g Italian sausage
Calories 304kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g Leberkäse
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Calcium 8mg 21mg Italian sausage
Iron 10.83mg 1.43mg Leberkäse
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 207mg 170mg Leberkäse
Potassium 226mg 304mg Italian sausage
Sodium 1225mg 743mg Italian sausage
Zinc 3.7mg 2.39mg Leberkäse
Copper 0.383mg 0.08mg Leberkäse
Manganese 0.2mg Leberkäse
Selenium 36.5µg 22µg Leberkäse
Vitamin A 17490IU 16IU Leberkäse
Vitamin A RAE 5252µg 10µg Leberkäse
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 3mg 0.1mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 2.227mg 0.233mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B3 11.768mg 4.165mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B5 3.536mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B6 0.47mg 0.33mg Leberkäse
Folate 104µg 5µg Leberkäse
Vitamin B12 24.55µg 1.3µg Leberkäse
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.161mg Leberkäse
Threonine 0.651mg 0.792mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.631mg 0.731mg Italian sausage
Leucine 1.331mg 1.343mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.178mg 1.522mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.342mg 0.486mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.716mg 0.67mg Leberkäse
Valine 0.806mg 0.804mg Leberkäse
Histidine 0.393mg 0.577mg Italian sausage
Cholesterol 174mg 57mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 8.96g 10.195g Leberkäse
Monounsaturated Fat 12.26g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.42g 3.518g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Leberkäse Italian sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
443%
Leberkäse
48%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Leberkäse
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leberkäse
Leberkäse is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leberkäse
Leberkäse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.235g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leberkäse
Leberkäse is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leberkäse
Leberkäse is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leberkäse
Leberkäse is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 482mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)

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. Leberkäse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173869/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.