Corned beef vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Corned beef and Italian sausage?
- Corned beef is richer in Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Copper, while Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
- Italian sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 50% higher.
- Italian sausage has 2 times less Copper than Corned beef. Corned beef has 0.154mg of Copper, while Italian sausage has 0.08mg.
- Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol.
We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked 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 IronIron | +30.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +162.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.6% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2296.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +126.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +808.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~19.12g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 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 | -37.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +85.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +425.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 251kcal | 344kcal |
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| Protein | 18.17g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 18.98g | 27.31g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.47g | 4.17g |
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| Carbs | 0.47g | 4.27g |
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| Cholesterol | 98mg | 57mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU | 41IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 21mg |
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| Potassium | 145mg | 304mg |
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| Iron | 1.86mg | 1.43mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 4.58mg | 2.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 125mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 973mg | 743mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 32.8µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.33mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 3.4µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 69.2mg | 78.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.34g | 10.195g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.22g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 3.518g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 1.445mg | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 1.536mg | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.901mg | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.577mg |
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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
34%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.855g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.