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Chuck steak vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chuck steak and Italian sausage raw?

  • Chuck steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, yet Italian sausage raw is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 88% higher.
  • Chuck steak has 5 times more Zinc than Italian sausage raw. Chuck steak has 8.68mg of Zinc, while Italian sausage raw has 1.79mg.
  • Chuck steak contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +107.6%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.9%
Contains more Potassium +28.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +384.9%
Contains more Selenium +10.9%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +383.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Selenium - 24.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Iron +107.6%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.9%
Contains more Potassium +28.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +384.9%
Contains more Selenium +10.9%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +383.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Selenium - 24.8

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +760.6%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
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 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +760.6%
Contains more Folate +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +75.3%
Contains more Fats +59.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1581.3%
Equal in Water - 51.08
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 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 Protein +75.3%
Contains more Fats +59.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1581.3%
Equal in Water - 51.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +397.5%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +397.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.65g Italian sausage raw
Protein 24.98g 14.25g Chuck steak
Fats 19.64g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 0g 0.65g Italian sausage raw
Calories 277kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Calcium 16mg 18mg Italian sausage raw
Iron 2.45mg 1.18mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 14mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 193mg 142mg Chuck steak
Potassium 325mg 253mg Chuck steak
Sodium 71mg 731mg Chuck steak
Zinc 8.68mg 1.79mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.08mg Italian sausage raw
Manganese 0.012mg 0.058mg Italian sausage raw
Selenium 27.5µg 24.8µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg Chuck steak
Vitamin D 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.168mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 3.25mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.51mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.3mg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0.91µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.114mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 0.563mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.52mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg 0.956mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg 1.083mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg 0.346mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.477mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg 0.572mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg 0.411mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 87mg 76mg Italian sausage raw
Trans Fat 1.287g Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 8.66g 11.27g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 4.03g Italian sausage raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak 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
56%
Chuck steak
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 660mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.