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Duck meat vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between duck meat and italian sausage raw?

  • Duck meat is richer in iron, copper, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3, yet italian sausage raw is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and selenium.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 33% higher.
  • Duck meat has 3 times more copper than italian sausage raw. Duck meat has 0.227mg of copper, while italian sausage raw has 0.08mg.
  • Duck meat contains less saturated fat.
  • Duck meat has a lower glycemic index than italian sausage raw.

We used Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +128.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +205.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24%
~equal in Zinc ~1.79mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~142mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +226.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +203.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 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 ProteinProtein +33.3%
Contains more FatsFats +10.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +228%
~equal in Water ~51.08g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck meat Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.174mg 0.568mg 33%
Sodium 59mg 731mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.91µg 25%
Iron 2.7mg 1.18mg 19%
Copper 0.227mg 0.08mg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 0.51mg 12%
Vitamin B3 4.825mg 3.25mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.3mg 9%
Choline 50.4mg 9%
Protein 18.99g 14.25g 9%
Selenium 20µg 24.8µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.168mg 8%
Vitamin A 63µg 0µg 7%
Saturated fat 9.67g 11.27g 7%
Fats 28.35g 31.33g 5%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.1µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 12.9g 14.34g 4%
Cholesterol 84mg 76mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 4.03g 3%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.058mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Phosphorus 156mg 142mg 2%
Folate 6µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Zinc 1.86mg 1.79mg 1%
Potassium 204mg 253mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 18mg 1%
Calories 337kcal 346kcal 0%
Carbs 0g 0.65g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.65g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Magnesium 16mg 14mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.773mg 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.872mg 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 1.465mg 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 1.486mg 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.938mg 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.462mg 0.411mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Duck meat Italian sausage raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Duck meat
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Duck meat
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 672mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck meat
Duck meat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
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.

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.