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Beef tenderloin vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef tenderloin and Italian sausage different?

  • Beef tenderloin has more Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 48% more than Italian sausage.
  • Beef tenderloin has 2 times more Iron than Italian sausage. Beef tenderloin has 3.11mg of Iron, while Italian sausage has 1.43mg.
  • Italian sausage contains less Cholesterol.

Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked types were used in this article.

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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% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
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 +22.2%
Contains more IronIron +117.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
~equal in Potassium ~304mg
~equal in Selenium ~22µg

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% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
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% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +89.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +592.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 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 +25%
Contains more OtherOther +44.2%
Contains more FatsFats +11%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~47.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +66.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +251.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~10.195g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef tenderloin 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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Italian sausage Opinion
Calories 324kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Protein 23.9g 19.12g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 27.31g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 85mg 57mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 21mg Italian sausage
Potassium 331mg 304mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 3.11mg 1.43mg Beef tenderloin
Sugar 0g 1.86g Beef tenderloin
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Copper 0.123mg 0.08mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 2.39mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 170mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 743mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.014mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 22.9µg 22µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.233mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 4.165mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.33mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 1.3µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Folate 8µg 5µg Beef tenderloin
Choline 91mg 78.2mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 10.195g Beef tenderloin
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 3.518g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.161mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.792mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.731mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 1.343mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 1.522mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.486mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.67mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 0.804mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.577mg Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef tenderloin 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
44%
Beef tenderloin
47%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.475g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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 tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.