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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 Iron +30.1%
Contains more Zinc +91.6%
Contains more Copper +92.5%
Contains more Selenium +49.1%
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +36%
Contains more Potassium +109.7%
Contains less Sodium -23.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Contains more Iron +30.1%
Contains more Zinc +91.6%
Contains more Copper +92.5%
Contains more Selenium +49.1%
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +36%
Contains more Potassium +109.7%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +126.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +126.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +26.9%
Contains more Other +19.4%
Contains more Fats +43.9%
Contains more Carbs +808.5%
Equal in Protein - 19.12
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more Water +26.9%
Contains more Other +19.4%
Contains more Fats +43.9%
Contains more Carbs +808.5%
Equal in Protein - 19.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +425.1%
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Corned beef Italian sausage
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Italian sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 4.17g Italian sausage
Protein 18.17g 19.12g Italian sausage
Fats 18.98g 27.31g Italian sausage
Carbs 0.47g 4.27g Italian sausage
Calories 251kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 0g 1.86g Corned beef
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Calcium 8mg 21mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.86mg 1.43mg Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 125mg 170mg Italian sausage
Potassium 145mg 304mg Italian sausage
Sodium 973mg 743mg Italian sausage
Zinc 4.58mg 2.39mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.08mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg Corned beef
Selenium 32.8µg 22µg Corned beef
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 4IU 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.233mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 4.165mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.33mg Italian sausage
Folate 6µg 5µg Corned beef
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 1.3µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.161mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.726mg 0.792mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.731mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg 1.343mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg 1.522mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg 0.486mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.67mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg 0.804mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg 0.577mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 98mg 57mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 6.34g 10.195g Corned beef
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 3.518g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Italian sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Corned beef
48%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.855g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
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.

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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/nutrients
  2. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.