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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 for 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% 75% 0% 4.5% 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 DV% diff.
Sodium 66mg 1483mg 62%
Selenium 38.9µg 7.5µg 57%
Fats 5.03g 37.91g 51%
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.13mg 42%
Saturated fat 1.915g 10.47g 39%
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 2.9mg 38%
Zinc 5.7mg 2.25mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 2.006g 13.68g 29%
Vitamin A 0µg 225µg 25%
Protein 30.8g 19.43g 23%
Choline 117.3mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 3.02g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.249mg 13%
Calories 177kcal 426kcal 12%
Phosphorus 253mg 178mg 11%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.73µg 11%
Potassium 410mg 206mg 6%
Calcium 22mg 81mg 6%
Iron 1.92mg 2.26mg 4%
Cholesterol 81mg 89mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.39mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.76mg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 13mg 3%
Copper 0.085mg 0.07mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 12IU 2%
Carbs 0g 1.82g 1%
Folate 10µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.032mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.62g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.12g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 1.23mg 0.54mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0.62mg 0%
Leucine 2.45mg 1.1mg 0%
Lysine 2.603mg 1.16mg 0%
Methionine 0.802mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.56mg 0%
Valine 1.528mg 0.69mg 0%
Histidine 0.983mg 0.47mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin Summer 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
53%
Beef sirloin
41%
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.