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Brisket vs. Polish sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brisket and Polish sausage

  • Brisket has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, while Polish sausage has more Vitamin B1.
  • Polish sausage's daily need coverage for Sodium is 65% higher.
  • Polish sausage contains 3 times less Zinc than Brisket. Brisket contains 6.69mg of Zinc, while Polish sausage contains 1.93mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Polish sausage is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot.

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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 10% 3.6% 21% 33% 30% 53% 58% 201% 6.4% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +176.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +246.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +390%
~equal in Potassium ~237mg
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 126% 34% 65% 27% 44% 123% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +750.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1400%
~equal in Fats ~19.4g
~equal in Water ~55.2g

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
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.79 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~8.01g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket Polish sausage Opinion
Calories 289kcal 259kcal Brisket
Protein 28.82g 17.6g Brisket
Fats 18.42g 19.4g Polish sausage
Net carbs 0g 3.6g Polish sausage
Carbs 0g 3.6g Polish sausage
Cholesterol 106mg 66mg Polish sausage
Magnesium 19mg 14mg Brisket
Calcium 16mg 12mg Brisket
Potassium 232mg 237mg Polish sausage
Iron 2.43mg 0.88mg Brisket
Copper 0.1mg 0.09mg Brisket
Zinc 6.69mg 1.93mg Brisket
Phosphorus 175mg 136mg Brisket
Sodium 48mg 1540mg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.51mg Brisket
Manganese 0.01mg 0.049mg Polish sausage
Selenium 27.1µg 17.7µg Brisket
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.502mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.148mg Brisket
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 3.443mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 0.568mg 0.45mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.19mg Brisket
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 0.98µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.8µg Brisket
Folate 9µg 2µg Brisket
Choline 109.8mg Brisket
Saturated Fat 7.305g 8.01g Brisket
Monounsaturated Fat 7.934g 9.7g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 0.79g Polish sausage
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.138mg Brisket
Threonine 1.101mg 0.591mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg 0.611mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg 1.076mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg 1.11mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg 0.379mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 0.539mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg 0.679mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg 0.444mg Brisket

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brisket Polish 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
32%
Polish sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
51%
Polish sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 1492mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.705g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.