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Game vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Game and Italian sausage

  • Game is richer in Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, and Phosphorus, yet Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Italian sausage is 46% higher.
  • Game contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Italian sausage. Game contains 0.73mg of Vitamin B2, while Italian sausage contains 0.233mg.
  • Italian sausage contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted 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.
Game
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 1.2% 33% 158% 71% 46% 90% 7% 2.9% 70%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.4%
Contains more IronIron +193.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +425%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.5%

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.
Game
2
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% 0% 0% 0% 65% 168% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
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 0.33% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +213.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +139.6%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
2
29% 3% 66% 2%
Protein: 29.45 g
Fats: 2.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.9 g
Other: 1.98 g
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54%
Contains more WaterWater +39.8%
Contains more FatsFats +922.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~2.17g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
1
44% 29% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.58 g
33% 56% 11%
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 -90.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2615.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +506.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Game Italian sausage
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Game Italian sausage Opinion
Calories 150kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Protein 29.45g 19.12g Game
Fats 2.67g 27.31g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 126mg 57mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 28mg 18mg Game
Calcium 4mg 21mg Italian sausage
Potassium 372mg 304mg Game
Iron 4.2mg 1.43mg Game
Sugar 1.86g Game
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Copper 0.213mg 0.08mg Game
Zinc 1.68mg 2.39mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 210mg 170mg Game
Sodium 54mg 743mg Game
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.022mg Game
Selenium 12.9µg 22µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.73mg 0.233mg Game
Vitamin B3 4.165mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B6 0.33mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 1.3µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Folate 9µg 5µg Game
Choline 78.2mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 0.97g 10.195g Game
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.58g 3.518g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg Italian sausage
Threonine 1.362mg 0.792mg Game
Isoleucine 1.126mg 0.731mg Game
Leucine 2.489mg 1.343mg Game
Lysine 2.462mg 1.522mg Game
Methionine 0.838mg 0.486mg Game
Phenylalanine 1.166mg 0.67mg Game
Valine 1.31mg 0.804mg Game
Histidine 1.401mg 0.577mg Game

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Game Italian sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
18%
Game
47%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Game
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Game
Game is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 689mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.225g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Game
Game is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Game
Game is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.

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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173844/nutrients
  2. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.