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

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A recap on differences between Feta and Italian sausage raw

  • Feta is higher in Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, yet Italian sausage raw is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Feta covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 52% more than Italian sausage raw.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Italian sausage raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
Feta
4
:
6
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Calcium +2638.9%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.3%
Contains more Zinc +60.9%
Contains more Iron +81.5%
Contains more Potassium +308.1%
Contains less Sodium -20.3%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +107.1%
Contains more Selenium +65.3%
Feta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
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 +2638.9%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.3%
Contains more Zinc +60.9%
Contains more Iron +81.5%
Contains more Potassium +308.1%
Contains less Sodium -20.3%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +107.1%
Contains more Selenium +65.3%

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.
Feta
Feta
9
:
3
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +402.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228%
Feta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
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 +402.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
Feta
3
:
2
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Carbs +529.2%
Contains more Other +93.3%
Contains more Fats +47.2%
Equal in Protein - 14.25
Equal in Water - 51.08
Feta
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 +529.2%
Contains more Other +93.3%
Contains more Fats +47.2%
Equal in Protein - 14.25
Equal in Water - 51.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
Feta
0
:
3
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +210.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +581.9%
Feta
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 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 -24.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +210.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +581.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 4.09g 0.65g Feta
Protein 14.21g 14.25g Italian sausage raw
Fats 21.28g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 4.09g 0.65g Feta
Calories 264kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Sugar 4.09g Italian sausage raw
Calcium 493mg 18mg Feta
Iron 0.65mg 1.18mg Italian sausage raw
Magnesium 19mg 14mg Feta
Phosphorus 337mg 142mg Feta
Potassium 62mg 253mg Italian sausage raw
Sodium 917mg 731mg Italian sausage raw
Zinc 2.88mg 1.79mg Feta
Copper 0.032mg 0.08mg Italian sausage raw
Manganese 0.028mg 0.058mg Italian sausage raw
Selenium 15µg 24.8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A 422IU 0IU Feta
Vitamin A RAE 125µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.18mg Feta
Vitamin D 16IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg Feta
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.168mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 3.25mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.51mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.3mg Feta
Folate 32µg 8µg Feta
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.91µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg Feta
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.114mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg 0.563mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.52mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg 0.956mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg 1.083mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg 0.346mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.477mg Feta
Valine 1.065mg 0.572mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg 0.411mg Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 89mg 76mg Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 14.946g 11.27g Italian sausage raw
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 4.03g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta 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
57%
Feta
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.676g)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta 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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.