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Summer sausage vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Summer sausage and Brisket

  • Summer sausage is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, yet Brisket is richer in Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Summer sausage is 62% higher.
  • Brisket contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 +406.3%
Contains more Manganese +220%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +197.3%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +261.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.43
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Calcium +406.3%
Contains more Manganese +220%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +197.3%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +261.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.43
Equal in Phosphorus - 175

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 B1 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.9%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.9%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +105.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1557.1%
Contains more Protein +48.3%
Contains more Water +45%
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
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Fats +105.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1557.1%
Contains more Protein +48.3%
Contains more Water +45%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +343.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.2%
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +343.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer sausage Brisket Opinion
Net carbs 1.62g 0g Summer sausage
Protein 19.43g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 37.91g 18.42g Summer sausage
Carbs 1.82g 0g Summer sausage
Calories 426kcal 289kcal Summer sausage
Sugar 0.12g 0g Brisket
Fiber 0.2g 0g Summer sausage
Calcium 81mg 16mg Summer sausage
Iron 2.26mg 2.43mg Brisket
Magnesium 13mg 19mg Brisket
Phosphorus 178mg 175mg Summer sausage
Potassium 206mg 232mg Brisket
Sodium 1483mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 2.25mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.07mg 0.1mg Brisket
Manganese 0.032mg 0.01mg Summer sausage
Selenium 7.5µg 27.1µg Brisket
Vitamin A 749IU 0IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A RAE 225µg 0µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin D 12IU Summer sausage
Vitamin D 0.3µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.059mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.171mg Brisket
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 4.087mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 0.76mg 0.568mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.282mg Brisket
Folate 7µg 9µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 1.73µg 2.12µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.8µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.181mg Brisket
Threonine 0.54mg 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 0.62mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 1.1mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 1.16mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.36mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 0.69mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.47mg 0.879mg Brisket
Cholesterol 89mg 106mg Summer sausage
Saturated Fat 10.47g 7.305g Brisket
Monounsaturated Fat 13.68g 7.934g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.681g Summer sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Summer sausage Brisket
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
42%
Summer sausage
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Summer sausage
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
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)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 1435mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.165g)
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/nutrients
  2. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.