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Beefsteak vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between beefsteak and summer sausage

  • Beefsteak has more selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and zinc; however, summer sausage has more vitamin A, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Summer sausage's daily need coverage for sodium is 62% more.
  • Beefsteak has 5 times more vitamin B6 than summer sausage. Beefsteak has 0.585mg of vitamin B6, while summer sausage has 0.13mg.
  • Beefsteak is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +284%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +268.2%
Contains more IronIron +38.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +255.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.07mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 75% 0% 4.5% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.5%
Contains more WaterWater +60.1%
Contains more FatsFats +150.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2109.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +117.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +439.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak Summer sausage
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Summer sausage DV% diff.
Sodium 57mg 1483mg 62%
Selenium 28.8µg 7.5µg 39%
Fats 15.11g 37.91g 35%
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.13mg 35%
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 2.9mg 25%
Vitamin A 0µg 225µg 25%
Zinc 4.85mg 2.25mg 24%
Saturated fat 5.951g 10.47g 21%
Choline 101.8mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 6.298g 13.68g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 3.02g 16%
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 1.73µg 15%
Protein 26.72g 19.43g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.249mg 14%
Calories 250kcal 426kcal 9%
Iron 1.63mg 2.26mg 8%
Calcium 22mg 81mg 6%
Phosphorus 213mg 178mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.76mg 5%
Potassium 340mg 206mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 3%
Cholesterol 79mg 89mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.16mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 13mg 2%
Vitamin D 12IU 2%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.032mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.82g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.62g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.12g N/A
Copper 0.073mg 0.07mg 0%
Folate 8µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 1.054mg 0.54mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.62mg 0%
Leucine 2.099mg 1.1mg 0%
Lysine 2.23mg 1.16mg 0%
Methionine 0.687mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.56mg 0%
Valine 1.309mg 0.69mg 0%
Histidine 0.842mg 0.47mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak Summer sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
46%
Beefsteak
41%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 1426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.519g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/nutrients
  2. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.