Duck meat vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Duck meat and Italian sausage different?
- Duck meat is higher in Copper, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, and Choline.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Italian sausage is 42% higher.
- Duck meat contains 6 times more Vitamin A RAE than Italian sausage. While Duck meat contains 63µg of Vitamin A RAE, Italian sausage contains only 10µg.
- Italian sausage has less Cholesterol.
Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
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Iron
+88.8%
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Sodium
-92.1%
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Copper
+183.8%
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Calcium
+90.9%
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Potassium
+49%
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Zinc
+28.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Selenium - 22
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Iron
+88.8%
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Sodium
-92.1%
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Copper
+183.8%
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Calcium
+90.9%
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Potassium
+49%
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Zinc
+28.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Selenium - 22
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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Vitamin A
+1212.5%
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Vitamin E
+180%
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Vitamin B2
+15.5%
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Vitamin B3
+15.8%
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Folate
+20%
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Vitamin K
+50%
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Vitamin D
+900%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+258%
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Vitamin B6
+83.3%
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Vitamin B12
+333.3%
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Vitamin A
+1212.5%
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Vitamin E
+180%
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Vitamin B2
+15.5%
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Vitamin B3
+15.8%
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Folate
+20%
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Vitamin K
+50%
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Vitamin D
+900%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+258%
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Vitamin B6
+83.3%
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Vitamin B12
+333.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
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+164.6%
Equal in Protein - 19.12
Equal in Fats - 27.31
Equal in Water - 47.13
Protein:
18.99 g
Fats:
28.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.84 g
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0.82 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
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+164.6%
Equal in Protein - 19.12
Equal in Fats - 27.31
Equal in Water - 47.13
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+32.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.195
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.518
Saturated Fat:
9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.65 g
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+32.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.195
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.518
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g |
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Protein | 18.99g | 19.12g |
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Fats | 28.35g | 27.31g |
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Carbs | 0g | 4.27g |
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Calories | 337kcal | 344kcal |
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Sugar | 0g | 1.86g |
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Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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Calcium | 11mg | 21mg |
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Iron | 2.7mg | 1.43mg |
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Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg |
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Phosphorus | 156mg | 170mg |
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Potassium | 204mg | 304mg |
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Sodium | 59mg | 743mg |
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Zinc | 1.86mg | 2.39mg |
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Copper | 0.227mg | 0.08mg |
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Manganese | 0.019mg |
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Selenium | 20µg | 22µg |
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Vitamin A | 210IU | 16IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 63µg | 10µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.25mg |
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Vitamin D | 3IU | 41IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.174mg | 0.623mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.233mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 4.825mg | 4.165mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.098mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.33mg |
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Folate | 6µg | 5µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 1.3µg |
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Vitamin K | 5.1µg | 3.4µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.161mg |
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Threonine | 0.773mg | 0.792mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.872mg | 0.731mg |
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Leucine | 1.465mg | 1.343mg |
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Lysine | 1.486mg | 1.522mg |
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Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.486mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.752mg | 0.67mg |
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Valine | 0.938mg | 0.804mg |
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Histidine | 0.462mg | 0.577mg |
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Cholesterol | 84mg | 57mg |
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Saturated Fat | 9.67g | 10.195g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 12.9g | 17.108g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 3.65g | 3.518g |
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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
32%

48%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%

48%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 684mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Duck meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.525g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?

Duck meat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.