Deer meat vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between deer meat and Italian sausage?
- Deer meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and copper, while Italian sausage is higher in vitamin B1 and selenium.
- Deer meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 97% higher.
- Italian sausage has 3 times less copper than deer meat. Deer meat has 0.254mg of copper, while Italian sausage has 0.08mg.
- Deer meat is lower in saturated fat.
- Italian sausage has a higher glycemic index (28) than deer meat (0).
We used Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +83.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +197.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +217.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +320% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 EVitamin E | +148% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +141.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +178.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +139.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.9 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.2 g
Other:
0.55 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1062.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +294.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.142 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.127 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 | -88.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2988.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2670.1% |
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 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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| Vitamin B12 | 3.62µg | 1.3µg | 97% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.554g | 17.108g | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 1.142g | 10.195g | 41% |
| Fats | 2.35g | 27.31g | 38% |
| Iron | 4.25mg | 1.43mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 743mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.623mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.78mg | 4.165mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.563mg | 0.233mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.127g | 3.518g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.614mg | 0.33mg | 22% |
| Protein | 29.9g | 19.12g | 22% |
| Selenium | 11µg | 22µg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.254mg | 0.08mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 170mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.856mg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 3.99mg | 2.39mg | 15% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
| Calories | 149kcal | 344kcal | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 57mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 434mg | 304mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.62mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.27g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.266mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.133mg | 0.792mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.28mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.434mg | 1.522mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.7mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.133mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.455mg | 0.804mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.895mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A |
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
79%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Deer meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Deer meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Deer meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Deer meat is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Deer meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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