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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 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.
Contains more Iron +39.9%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.4%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +121.8%
Contains more Selenium +26.8%
Contains more Calcium +320%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 75% 18% 95% 34% 8% 145% 27% 0% 153%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Contains more Iron +39.9%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.4%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +121.8%
Contains more Selenium +26.8%
Contains more Calcium +320%
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 B3 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +730.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +126.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 3% 0% 19% 42% 95% 0% 126% 3% 337% 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 B3 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +730.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +126.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.8%
Contains more Water +54.7%
Contains more Fats +409.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +557.6%
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 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 +11.8%
Contains more Water +54.7%
Contains more Fats +409.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +557.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +626.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1761.4%
42% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.875 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.189 g
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +626.8%
Contains more 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.
Beefsteak Italian sausage
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Italian sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Protein 21.38g 19.12g Beefsteak
Fats 5.36g 27.31g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Calories 134kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 0g 1.86g Beefsteak
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Calcium 5mg 21mg Italian sausage
Iron 2mg 1.43mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 25mg 18mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 220mg 170mg Beefsteak
Potassium 375mg 304mg Beefsteak
Sodium 55mg 743mg Beefsteak
Zinc 5.3mg 2.39mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.079mg 0.08mg Italian sausage
Selenium 27.9µg 22µg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 6IU 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 3IU 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.233mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 4.165mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.33mg Beefsteak
Folate 3µg 5µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 1.3µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.5µg 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.161mg Beefsteak
Threonine 1.099mg 0.792mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.731mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.011mg 1.343mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.247mg 1.522mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.621mg 0.486mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.67mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.152mg 0.804mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.868mg 0.577mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 67mg 57mg Italian sausage
Trans Fat 0.253g Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 1.875g 10.195g Beefsteak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 2.354g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 3.518g Italian sausage
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g Beefsteak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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
52%
Beefsteak
48%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 688mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals

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/172173/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.

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