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

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Significant differences between Polish sausage and Ground beef

  • Polish sausage has more Vitamin B1, however, Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Polish sausage covers your daily Sodium needs 64% more than Ground beef.
  • Ground beef has 10 times less Vitamin B1 than Polish sausage. Polish sausage has 0.502mg of Vitamin B1, while Ground beef has 0.051mg.
  • Ground beef contains less Sodium.

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

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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 Copper +13.9%
Contains more Manganese +444.4%
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%
Equal in Potassium - 241
Equal in Selenium - 19.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Copper +13.9%
Contains more Manganese +444.4%
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%
Equal in Potassium - 241
Equal in Selenium - 19.1

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 B1 +884.3%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +884.3%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +26.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Contains more Protein +35.6%
Equal in Water - 58.37
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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Fats +26.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Contains more Protein +35.6%
Equal in Water - 58.37

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Polish sausage Ground beef
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 Polish sausage Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 0g Polish sausage
Protein 17.6g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 19.4g 15.37g Polish sausage
Carbs 3.6g 0g Polish sausage
Calories 259kcal 241kcal Polish sausage
Calcium 12mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 0.88mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 14mg 17mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 136mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 237mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 1540mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 1.93mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.09mg 0.079mg Polish sausage
Manganese 0.049mg 0.009mg Polish sausage
Selenium 17.7µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.502mg 0.051mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 3.443mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.45mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 2µg 7µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 0.98µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.121mg Polish sausage
Threonine 0.591mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.611mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.076mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.11mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.379mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.539mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.679mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.444mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 66mg 88mg Polish sausage
Trans Fat 1.173g Polish sausage
Saturated Fat 8.01g 6.073g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 7.322g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.79g 0.408g 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
Polish sausage Ground beef
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
35%
Polish sausage
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Polish sausage
50%
Ground beef

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