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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.

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.
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin
7
:
3
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Iron +163.6%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +43%
Contains more Potassium +30.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +125.1%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Manganese +314.3%
Equal in Selenium - 24.8
Beef tenderloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Iron +163.6%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +43%
Contains more Potassium +30.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +125.1%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Manganese +314.3%
Equal in Selenium - 24.8

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.
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin
2
:
5
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +531.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.25
Equal in Folate - 8
Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +531.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.25
Equal in Folate - 8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin
2
:
3
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Protein +67.7%
Contains more Other +16.4%
Contains more Fats +27.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 51.08
Beef tenderloin
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Italian sausage raw
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 Protein +67.7%
Contains more Other +16.4%
Contains more Fats +27.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 51.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin
1
:
2
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +303%
Beef tenderloin
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.65g Italian sausage raw
Protein 23.9g 14.25g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 0g 0.65g Italian sausage raw
Calories 324kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Calcium 9mg 18mg Italian sausage raw
Iron 3.11mg 1.18mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 22mg 14mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 142mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 331mg 253mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 731mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 1.79mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.08mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.014mg 0.058mg Italian sausage raw
Selenium 22.9µg 24.8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.168mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 3.25mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.51mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.3mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 8µg 8µg
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.91µg Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.114mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.563mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.52mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 0.956mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 1.083mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.346mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.477mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 0.572mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.411mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 76mg Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 9.72g 11.27g Beef tenderloin
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 4.03g Italian sausage raw

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 Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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.