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Biscuit vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between biscuits and italian sausage raw

  • Biscuits have more calcium, iron, manganese, and folate; however, italian sausage raw has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 35% more.
  • Biscuits have 13 times more calcium than italian sausage raw. Biscuits have 235mg of calcium, while italian sausage raw has 18mg.
  • Biscuits are lower in saturated fat.
  • Biscuits have a higher glycemic index than italian sausage raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1205.6%
Contains more IronIron +145.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +551.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +231.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1037.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6761.5%
Contains more OtherOther +19%
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.6%
Contains more FatsFats +92.2%
Contains more WaterWater +76.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +106.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.03g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.91µg 35%
Saturated fat 4.324g 11.27g 32%
Cholesterol 3mg 76mg 24%
Fats 16.3g 31.33g 23%
Calcium 235mg 18mg 22%
Iron 2.9mg 1.18mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.3mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 14.34g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.568mg 18%
Protein 7g 14.25g 15%
Carbs 44.6g 0.65g 15%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.058mg 14%
Folate 61µg 8µg 13%
Zinc 0.54mg 1.79mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.168mg 11%
Selenium 19.5µg 24.8µg 10%
Sodium 580mg 731mg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.51mg 5%
Potassium 121mg 253mg 4%
Phosphorus 164mg 142mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 3.25mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 14mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 4.03g 1%
Calories 353kcal 346kcal 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 0.65g N/A
Sugar 2.18g N/A
Copper 0.082mg 0.08mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.411mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Italian sausage raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Biscuit
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.946g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/nutrients
  2. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.