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Beefsteak vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beefsteak and Italian sausage

  • Beefsteak has more Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Italian sausage covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 45% more than Beefsteak.
  • Beefsteak has 2 times more Zinc than Italian sausage. While Beefsteak has 4.85mg of Zinc, Italian sausage has only 2.39mg.
  • Italian sausage has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.

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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.
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +102.9%
Contains more Selenium +30.9%
Equal in Calcium - 21
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +102.9%
Contains more Selenium +30.9%
Equal in Calcium - 21
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +698.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +698.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39.7%
Contains more Water +23%
Contains more Fats +80.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +933.3%
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 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 Protein +39.7%
Contains more Water +23%
Contains more Fats +80.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +933.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +528.2%
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +528.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak 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 Beefsteak Italian sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Protein 26.72g 19.12g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 27.31g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Calories 250kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 0g 1.86g Beefsteak
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Calcium 22mg 21mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 1.43mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 170mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 304mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 743mg Beefsteak
Zinc 4.85mg 2.39mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.08mg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.009mg Beefsteak
Selenium 28.8µg 22µg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.25mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.233mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 4.165mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.33mg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 5µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 1.3µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.161mg Beefsteak
Threonine 1.054mg 0.792mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.731mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 1.343mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 1.522mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.486mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.67mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 0.804mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.577mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 79mg 57mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 5.951g 10.195g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 3.518g Italian sausage

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Beefsteak Italian sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
45%
Beefsteak
48%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.244g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.