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Cheddar Cheese vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cheddar Cheese and Italian sausage raw

  • Cheddar Cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, yet Italian sausage raw is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 69% more than Italian sausage raw.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Italian sausage raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
6
:
4
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Calcium +3844.4%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.4%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Zinc +103.4%
Contains more Selenium +14.9%
Contains more Iron +742.9%
Contains more Potassium +232.9%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +114.8%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Calcium +3844.4%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.4%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Zinc +103.4%
Contains more Selenium +14.9%
Contains more Iron +742.9%
Contains more Potassium +232.9%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +114.8%

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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
7
:
5
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.8%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1858.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5408.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.5%
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.8%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1858.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5408.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
4
:
1
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Protein +60.5%
Contains more Carbs +375.4%
Contains more Other +37.9%
Contains more Water +38%
Equal in Fats - 31.33
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Italian sausage raw
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 Protein +60.5%
Contains more Carbs +375.4%
Contains more Other +37.9%
Contains more Water +38%
Equal in Fats - 31.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
0
:
3
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183.6%
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 0.65g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 14.25g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 31.33g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 0.65g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 346kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g Italian sausage raw
Calcium 710mg 18mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 1.18mg Italian sausage raw
Magnesium 27mg 14mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 142mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 253mg Italian sausage raw
Sodium 653mg 731mg Cheddar Cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 1.79mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.08mg Italian sausage raw
Manganese 0.027mg 0.058mg Italian sausage raw
Selenium 28.5µg 24.8µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.168mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 3.25mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.51mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.3mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 27µg 8µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.91µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.114mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.563mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.52mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.956mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 1.083mg Italian sausage raw
Methionine 0.547mg 0.346mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.477mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.572mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.411mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 76mg Italian sausage raw
Trans Fat 0.917g Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 18.867g 11.27g Italian sausage raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 4.03g Italian sausage raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Italian sausage raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.597g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.