Elk meat vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between elk meat and Italian sausage
- Elk meat has more vitamin B12, iron, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B3, while Italian sausage has more vitamin B1 and selenium.
- Elk meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 69% higher.
- Italian sausage contains 4 times less copper than elk meat. Elk meat contains 0.349mg of copper, while Italian sausage contains 0.08mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in elk meat is lower.
- Elk meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of elk meat is 0, while the glycemic index of Italian sausage is 28.
The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.
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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 | +61.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +184.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +336.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +320% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +109.5% |
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 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +127.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +332.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
30.76 g
Fats:
3.41 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.93 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +700.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +141.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.342 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.161 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 | -86.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1663.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2085.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.96µg | 1.3µg | 69% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.144mg | 0.623mg | 40% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 17.108g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 1.342g | 10.195g | 40% |
| Fats | 3.41g | 27.31g | 37% |
| Iron | 4.07mg | 1.43mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.349mg | 0.08mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 743mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.212mg | 24% | |
| Protein | 30.76g | 19.12g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.161g | 3.518g | 22% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 22µg | 21% |
| Zinc | 4.12mg | 2.39mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 170mg | 16% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.33mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.143mg | 4.165mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.233mg | 11% |
| Calories | 162kcal | 344kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 57mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 392mg | 304mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.27g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 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 | 0.275mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.236mg | 0.792mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.291mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.513mg | 1.522mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.755mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.126mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.428mg | 0.804mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.948mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
62%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 693mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.853g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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