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Beef sirloin vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef sirloin and Summer sausage

  • Beef sirloin is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Phosphorus, yet Summer sausage is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Summer sausage is 62% higher.
  • Beef sirloin contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Summer sausage. Beef sirloin contains 0.681mg of Vitamin B6, while Summer sausage contains 0.13mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +153.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +418.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +268.2%
Contains more IronIron +17.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +190.9%

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% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
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% 45% 0% 9% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +210.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.16mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
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 ProteinProtein +58.5%
Contains more WaterWater +75.6%
Contains more FatsFats +653.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +686.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +582%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1532.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Summer sausage Opinion
Calories 177kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Protein 30.8g 19.43g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 37.91g Summer sausage
Net carbs 0g 1.62g Summer sausage
Carbs 0g 1.82g Summer sausage
Cholesterol 81mg 89mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 12IU Summer sausage
Magnesium 27mg 13mg Beef sirloin
Calcium 22mg 81mg Summer sausage
Potassium 410mg 206mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 2.26mg Summer sausage
Sugar 0g 0.12g Beef sirloin
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Copper 0.085mg 0.07mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 5.7mg 2.25mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 178mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 1483mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin A 0IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A 0µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 0.3µg Summer sausage
Manganese 0.011mg 0.032mg Summer sausage
Selenium 38.9µg 7.5µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.249mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.16mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 2.9mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.76mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.13mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.73µg Summer sausage
Vitamin K 1.4µg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 7µg Beef sirloin
Choline 117.3mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 10.47g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 3.02g Summer sausage
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.15mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 1.23mg 0.54mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0.62mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 1.1mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 1.16mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.36mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.56mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 0.69mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.47mg Beef sirloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef sirloin Summer sausage
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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
53%
Beef sirloin
39%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 1417mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.555g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.