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

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A recap on differences between beef tenderloin and italian sausage raw

  • Beef tenderloin is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet italian sausage raw is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B5.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 65% more than italian sausage raw.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 3 times more iron than italian sausage raw. While beef tenderloin contains 3.11mg of iron, italian sausage raw contains only 1.18mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in beef tenderloin is lower.
  • The glycemic index of 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" 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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.8%
Contains more IronIron +163.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +314.3%
~equal in Selenium ~24.8µg

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +170.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +531.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.25mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~8µg

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
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.7%
Contains more OtherOther +16.4%
Contains more FatsFats +27.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~51.08g

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
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +303%

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 raw
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 Beef tenderloin Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.91µg 65%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.568mg 40%
Sodium 57mg 731mg 29%
Iron 3.11mg 1.18mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 4.03g 20%
Zinc 4.03mg 1.79mg 20%
Protein 23.9g 14.25g 19%
Choline 91mg 17%
Fats 24.6g 31.33g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 14.34g 10%
Phosphorus 203mg 142mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.168mg 7%
Saturated fat 9.72g 11.27g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.51mg 5%
Copper 0.123mg 0.08mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.3mg 4%
Selenium 22.9µg 24.8µg 3%
Cholesterol 85mg 76mg 3%
Potassium 331mg 253mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 14mg 2%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.058mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin B3 3mg 3.25mg 2%
Calories 324kcal 346kcal 1%
Calcium 9mg 18mg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.65g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.65g N/A
Folate 8µg 8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.477mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.411mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Italian sausage raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 674mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.55g)
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?
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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 tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/nutrients
  2. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.