Chuck steak vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chuck steak and Italian sausage different?
- Chuck steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Selenium, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chuck steak is 72% higher.
- Chuck steak contains 4 times more Zinc than Italian sausage. While Chuck steak contains 8.68mg of Zinc, Italian sausage contains only 2.39mg.
- Italian sausage has less Cholesterol.
Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +263.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +133.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +843.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +112.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1256.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
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 | -15.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +80.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +334.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 277kcal | 344kcal |
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| Protein | 24.98g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 19.64g | 27.31g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 4.27g |
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| Cholesterol | 87mg | 57mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU | 41IU |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 21mg |
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| Potassium | 325mg | 304mg |
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| Iron | 2.45mg | 1.43mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 8.68mg | 2.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 193mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 71mg | 743mg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 27.5µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.33mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 3.4µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.287g |
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| Choline | 79mg | 78.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.66g | 10.195g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.457g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 3.518g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 2.009mg | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 2.184mg | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.709mg | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 1.129mg | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.809mg | 0.577mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
55%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 672mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.535g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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