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Egg vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Egg and Italian sausage raw

  • Egg is higher in Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Italian sausage raw is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Egg covers your daily Copper needs 213% more than Italian sausage raw.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Italian sausage raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw.

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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.
Egg
Egg
6
:
4
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Calcium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.1%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Copper +2400%
Contains more Selenium +24.2%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +100.8%
Contains more Zinc +70.5%
Contains more Manganese +123.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.18
Egg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Calcium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.1%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Copper +2400%
Contains more Selenium +24.2%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +100.8%
Contains more Zinc +70.5%
Contains more Manganese +123.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.18

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.
Egg
Egg
8
:
4
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +205.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174.1%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +760.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4978.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.9%
Egg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +205.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174.1%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +760.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4978.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
2
:
3
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Carbs +72.3%
Contains more Water +46.1%
Contains more Protein +13.3%
Contains more Fats +195.3%
Contains more Other +151.4%
Egg
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Italian sausage raw
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 Carbs +72.3%
Contains more Water +46.1%
Contains more Protein +13.3%
Contains more Fats +195.3%
Contains more Other +151.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
1
:
2
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -71%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +251.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185%
Egg
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +251.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 0.65g Egg
Protein 12.58g 14.25g Italian sausage raw
Fats 10.61g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 1.12g 0.65g Egg
Calories 155kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Sugar 1.12g Italian sausage raw
Calcium 50mg 18mg Egg
Iron 1.19mg 1.18mg Egg
Magnesium 10mg 14mg Italian sausage raw
Phosphorus 172mg 142mg Egg
Potassium 126mg 253mg Italian sausage raw
Sodium 124mg 731mg Egg
Zinc 1.05mg 1.79mg Italian sausage raw
Copper 2mg 0.08mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 0.058mg Italian sausage raw
Selenium 30.8µg 24.8µg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 0IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 0µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 87IU Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg Egg
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.168mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 3.25mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.51mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.3mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 44µg 8µg Egg
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0.91µg Egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg Egg
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.114mg Egg
Threonine 0.604mg 0.563mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.52mg Egg
Leucine 1.075mg 0.956mg Egg
Lysine 0.904mg 1.083mg Italian sausage raw
Methionine 0.392mg 0.346mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.477mg Egg
Valine 0.767mg 0.572mg Egg
Histidine 0.298mg 0.411mg Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 373mg 76mg Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 3.267g 11.27g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 4.03g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg Italian sausage raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
45%
Egg
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 297mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 607mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.