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Brisket vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brisket and Italian sausage

  • Brisket is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, and Choline, yet Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Italian sausage covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 47% more than Brisket.
  • Brisket contains 3 times more Zinc than Italian sausage. While Brisket contains 6.69mg of Zinc, Italian sausage contains only 2.39mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Italian sausage is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
Contains more IronIron +69.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +179.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~170mg

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% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
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 0.33% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +104%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +63.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +955.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +88.9%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.165mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 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 ProteinProtein +50.7%
Contains more WaterWater +11.4%
Contains more FatsFats +48.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +675%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 g
33% 56% 11%
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 -28.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +115.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +416.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket Italian sausage Opinion
Calories 289kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Protein 28.82g 19.12g Brisket
Fats 18.42g 27.31g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 106mg 57mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 19mg 18mg Brisket
Calcium 16mg 21mg Italian sausage
Potassium 232mg 304mg Italian sausage
Iron 2.43mg 1.43mg Brisket
Sugar 0g 1.86g Brisket
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Copper 0.1mg 0.08mg Brisket
Zinc 6.69mg 2.39mg Brisket
Phosphorus 175mg 170mg Brisket
Sodium 48mg 743mg Brisket
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.25mg Brisket
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.01mg Brisket
Selenium 27.1µg 22µg Brisket
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.233mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 4.165mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B5 0.568mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.33mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 1.3µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.8µg 3.4µg Italian sausage
Folate 9µg 5µg Brisket
Choline 109.8mg 78.2mg Brisket
Saturated Fat 7.305g 10.195g Brisket
Monounsaturated Fat 7.934g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 3.518g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.161mg Brisket
Threonine 1.101mg 0.792mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg 0.731mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg 1.343mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg 1.522mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg 0.486mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 0.67mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg 0.804mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg 0.577mg Brisket

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brisket Italian 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
44%
Brisket
47%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 695mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Brisket
Brisket is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.