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 for 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.
- The glycemic index of Italian sausage is higher.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +102.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +698.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +112.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.72 g
Fats:
15.11 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.96 g
Other:
0.21 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +80.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +933.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.951 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.56 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +171.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.623mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 743mg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.298g | 17.108g | 27% |
| Zinc | 4.85mg | 2.39mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.56g | 3.518g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.585mg | 0.33mg | 20% |
| Fats | 15.11g | 27.31g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 5.951g | 10.195g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.978mg | 4.165mg | 18% |
| Protein | 26.72g | 19.12g | 15% |
| Selenium | 28.8µg | 22µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.527mg | 11% | |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 57mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.233mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 170mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Calories | 250kcal | 344kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Choline | 101.8mg | 78.2mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 1.43mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.38µg | 1.3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 3.4µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.27g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 304mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Calcium | 22mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.054mg | 0.792mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.201mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.099mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.23mg | 1.522mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.687mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.042mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.309mg | 0.804mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.842mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
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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
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47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.244g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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