Beefsteak vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Beefsteak and Italian sausage
- Beefsteak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D.
- Beefsteak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 58% more than Italian sausage.
- Beefsteak has 2 times more Zinc than Italian sausage. While Beefsteak has 5.3mg of Zinc, Italian sausage has only 2.39mg.
- Beefsteak has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw 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.
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Iron
+39.9%
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Magnesium
+38.9%
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Phosphorus
+29.4%
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Potassium
+23.4%
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Sodium
-92.6%
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Zinc
+121.8%
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Selenium
+26.8%
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Calcium
+320%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
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Iron
+39.9%
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Magnesium
+38.9%
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Phosphorus
+29.4%
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Potassium
+23.4%
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Sodium
-92.6%
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Zinc
+121.8%
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Selenium
+26.8%
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Calcium
+320%
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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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Vitamin B3
+21.2%
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Vitamin B6
+64.5%
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Vitamin B12
+106.9%
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Vitamin A
+166.7%
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Vitamin D
+900%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+730.7%
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Vitamin B2
+28%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin K
+126.7%
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Vitamin B3
+21.2%
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Vitamin B6
+64.5%
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Vitamin B12
+106.9%
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Vitamin A
+166.7%
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Vitamin D
+900%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+730.7%
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Vitamin B2
+28%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin K
+126.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+11.8%
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Water
+54.7%
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Fats
+409.5%
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+∞%
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Other
+557.6%
Protein:
21.38 g
Fats:
5.36 g
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0 g
Water:
72.93 g
Other:
0.33 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
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2.17 g
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Protein
+11.8%
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Water
+54.7%
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Fats
+409.5%
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+∞%
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+557.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-81.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+626.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1761.4%
Saturated Fat:
1.875 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.189 g
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
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Saturated Fat
-81.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+626.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1761.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g |
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Protein | 21.38g | 19.12g |
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Fats | 5.36g | 27.31g |
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Carbs | 0g | 4.27g |
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Calories | 134kcal | 344kcal |
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Sugar | 0g | 1.86g |
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Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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Calcium | 5mg | 21mg |
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Iron | 2mg | 1.43mg |
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Magnesium | 25mg | 18mg |
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Phosphorus | 220mg | 170mg |
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Potassium | 375mg | 304mg |
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Sodium | 55mg | 743mg |
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Zinc | 5.3mg | 2.39mg |
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Copper | 0.079mg | 0.08mg |
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Selenium | 27.9µg | 22µg |
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Vitamin A | 6IU | 16IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 10µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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Vitamin D | 3IU | 41IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.623mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.233mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 4.165mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.543mg | 0.33mg |
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Folate | 3µg | 5µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.69µg | 1.3µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 3.4µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.262mg | 0.161mg |
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Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.792mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 0.731mg |
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Leucine | 2.011mg | 1.343mg |
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Lysine | 2.247mg | 1.522mg |
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Methionine | 0.621mg | 0.486mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.67mg |
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Valine | 1.152mg | 0.804mg |
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Histidine | 0.868mg | 0.577mg |
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Cholesterol | 67mg | 57mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.253g |
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Saturated Fat | 1.875g | 10.195g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 2.354g | 17.108g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.189g | 3.518g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.142g |
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Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g |
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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
52%

48%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%

48%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Italian sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Beefsteak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 688mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Beefsteak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals