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Bear meat vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between bear meat and Italian sausage?

  • Bear meat is richer in iron, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and choline, while Italian sausage is higher in vitamin B1 and selenium.
  • Bear meat's daily need coverage for iron is 116% higher.
  • Italian sausage has 4 times less zinc than bear meat. Bear meat has 10.27mg of zinc, while Italian sausage has 2.39mg.
  • Italian sausage is lower in cholesterol.
  • Italian sausage has a higher glycemic index (28) than bear meat (0).

We used Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 23% 402% 49% 280% 73% 9.3% 0% 61%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more IronIron +650.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +85%
Contains more ZincZinc +329.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +320%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~170mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 0% 25% 189% 63% 0% 67% 309% 4.5% 4.5% 67%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 3.3% 5% 15% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +96%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +90%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +523%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +88.9%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 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 ProteinProtein +69.6%
Contains more WaterWater +13.6%
Contains more FatsFats +104%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +239.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 49% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.4 g
33% 56% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +202.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bear meat Italian sausage
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bear meat Italian sausage DV% diff.
Iron 10.73mg 1.43mg 116%
Zinc 10.27mg 2.39mg 72%
Vitamin B12 2.47µg 1.3µg 49%
Vitamin B2 0.82mg 0.233mg 45%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.623mg 44%
Saturated fat 3.54g 10.195g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 5.66g 17.108g 29%
Sodium 71mg 743mg 29%
Protein 32.42g 19.12g 27%
Fats 13.39g 27.31g 21%
Selenium 11.2µg 22µg 20%
Cholesterol 98mg 57mg 14%
Choline 122.3mg 78.2mg 8%
Copper 0.148mg 0.08mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.4g 3.518g 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 4.165mg 5%
Calories 259kcal 344kcal 4%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.33mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.25mg 2%
Calcium 5mg 21mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Carbs 0g 4.27g 1%
Potassium 263mg 304mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 3.4µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 4.17g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.86g N/A
Fiber 0g 0.1g 0%
Phosphorus 170mg 170mg 0%
Folate 6µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.792mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0%
Leucine 1.343mg 0%
Lysine 1.522mg 0%
Methionine 0.486mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.804mg 0%
Histidine 0.577mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.037g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bear meat Italian sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
57%
Bear meat
47%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
92%
Bear meat
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bear meat
Bear meat contains less Sodium (difference - 672mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.655g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Bear meat
Bear meat is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/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.