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Steak vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Steak and Summer sausage

  • Steak is higher in Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet Summer sausage is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1.
  • Summer sausage covers your daily Sodium needs 62% more than Steak.
  • Steak contains 4 times more Selenium than Summer sausage. While Steak contains 31.8µg of Selenium, Summer sausage contains only 7.5µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Steak is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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.
Steak
Steak
7
:
3
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +181.8%
Contains more Copper +21.4%
Contains more Selenium +324%
Contains more Calcium +575%
Equal in Iron - 2.26
Equal in Phosphorus - 178
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Summer sausage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +181.8%
Contains more Copper +21.4%
Contains more Selenium +324%
Contains more Calcium +575%
Equal in Iron - 2.26
Equal in Phosphorus - 178

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.
Steak
Steak
5
:
5
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2896%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.5%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Summer sausage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 0% 9% 0% 63% 37% 55% 46% 30% 6% 217% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2896%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.5%
Contains more Folate +16.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
2
:
3
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
Contains more Protein +27.9%
Contains more Water +53.6%
Contains more Fats +99.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +759.3%
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Summer sausage
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more Protein +27.9%
Contains more Water +53.6%
Contains more Fats +99.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +759.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
1
:
2
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237.1%
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Summer sausage
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Summer sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.62g Summer sausage
Protein 24.85g 19.43g Steak
Fats 19.02g 37.91g Summer sausage
Carbs 0g 1.82g Summer sausage
Calories 271kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Sugar 0g 0.12g Steak
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Calcium 12mg 81mg Summer sausage
Iron 2.4mg 2.26mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 13mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 178mg Summer sausage
Potassium 279mg 206mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 1483mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 2.25mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.07mg Steak
Manganese 0.032mg Summer sausage
Selenium 31.8µg 7.5µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin D 6IU 12IU Summer sausage
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.249mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.16mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 2.9mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.76mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.13mg Steak
Folate 6µg 7µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1.73µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.15mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 0.54mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.62mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 1.1mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 1.16mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.36mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.56mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 0.69mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.47mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 89mg Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 10.47g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 3.02g Summer sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Summer 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
49%
Steak
42%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1425mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.027g)
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.
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/nutrients
  2. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.