Beef tenderloin vs Italian sausage - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Beef tenderloin and Italian sausage
- Beef tenderloin is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
- Beef tenderloin covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 65% more than Italian sausage.
- Beef tenderloin contains 3 times more Iron than Italian sausage. While Beef tenderloin contains 3.11mg of Iron, Italian sausage contains only 1.18mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Beef tenderloin is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+163.6%
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Magnesium
+57.1%
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Phosphorus
+43%
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Potassium
+30.8%
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Sodium
-92.2%
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Zinc
+125.1%
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Copper
+53.8%
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Calcium
+100%
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Iron
+163.6%
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Magnesium
+57.1%
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Phosphorus
+43%
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Potassium
+30.8%
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Sodium
-92.2%
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Zinc
+125.1%
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Copper
+53.8%
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Calcium
+100%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B2
+54.8%
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Vitamin B12
+170.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+531.1%
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Vitamin B5
+104%
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Vitamin B6
+20%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.25
Equal in Folate - 8
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Vitamin B2
+54.8%
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Vitamin B12
+170.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+531.1%
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Vitamin B5
+104%
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Vitamin B6
+20%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.25
Equal in Folate - 8
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 0.65g |
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Protein | 23.9g | 14.25g |
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Fats | 24.6g | 31.33g |
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Carbs | 0g | 0.65g |
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Calories | 324kcal | 346kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 0g | g |
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Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 9mg | 18mg |
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Iron | 3.11mg | 1.18mg |
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Magnesium | 22mg | 14mg |
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Phosphorus | 203mg | 142mg |
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Potassium | 331mg | 253mg |
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Sodium | 57mg | 731mg |
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Zinc | 4.03mg | 1.79mg |
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Copper | 0.123mg | 0.08mg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin E | mg | mg | |
Vitamin D | IU | IU | |
Vitamin D | µg | µg | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.568mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.168mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 3.25mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.51mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.3mg |
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Folate | 8µg | 8µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 0.91µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.114mg |
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Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.563mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 0.52mg |
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Leucine | 1.889mg | 0.956mg |
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Lysine | 1.989mg | 1.083mg |
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Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.346mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.477mg |
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Valine | 1.163mg | 0.572mg |
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Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.411mg |
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Cholesterol | 85mg | 76mg |
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Trans Fat | g | g | |
Saturated Fat | 9.72g | 11.27g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 10.27g | 14.34g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 4.03g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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39

Mineral Summary Score
51

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Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
143%

86%

Carbohydrates
0%

1%

Fats
114%

145%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Italian sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 674mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?

Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?

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.