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Goat vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Goat and Italian sausage?

  • Goat is higher in Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, and Zinc, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Italian sausage's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 47% more.
  • Italian sausage contains 3 times less Copper than Goat. Goat contains 0.256mg of Copper, while Italian sausage contains 0.08mg.
  • Goat has less Sodium.

We used Goat, raw and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked types in this article.

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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 Iron +97.9%
Contains more Potassium +26.6%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Zinc +67.4%
Contains more Copper +220%
Contains more Calcium +61.5%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 107% 0% 78% 34% 11% 110% 86% 5% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Contains more Iron +97.9%
Contains more Potassium +26.6%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Zinc +67.4%
Contains more Copper +220%
Contains more Calcium +61.5%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170

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.
Goat
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +466.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15%
Equal in Folate - 5
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% 0% 28% 114% 71% 0% 0% 4% 142% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +466.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15%
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +60.9%
Contains more Fats +1082.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +73.6%
Equal in Protein - 19.12
21% 2% 76%
Protein: 20.6 g
Fats: 2.31 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.84 g
Other: 1.25 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 Water +60.9%
Contains more Fats +1082.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +73.6%
Equal in Protein - 19.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1561%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1969.4%
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.71 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1561%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1969.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goat Italian sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Protein 20.6g 19.12g Goat
Fats 2.31g 27.31g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Calories 109kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g Goat
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Calcium 13mg 21mg Italian sausage
Iron 2.83mg 1.43mg Goat
Magnesium 18mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 180mg 170mg Goat
Potassium 385mg 304mg Goat
Sodium 82mg 743mg Goat
Zinc 4mg 2.39mg Goat
Copper 0.256mg 0.08mg Goat
Manganese 0.038mg Goat
Selenium 8.8µg 22µg Italian sausage
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.49mg 0.233mg Goat
Vitamin B3 3.75mg 4.165mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B6 0.33mg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 1.13µg 1.3µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.306mg 0.161mg Goat
Threonine 0.981mg 0.792mg Goat
Isoleucine 1.042mg 0.731mg Goat
Leucine 1.716mg 1.343mg Goat
Lysine 1.532mg 1.522mg Goat
Methionine 0.552mg 0.486mg Goat
Phenylalanine 0.715mg 0.67mg Goat
Valine 1.103mg 0.804mg Goat
Histidine 0.429mg 0.577mg Italian sausage
Cholesterol 57mg 57mg
Saturated Fat 0.71g 10.195g Goat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.03g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 3.518g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Goat Italian sausage
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
30%
Goat
48%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Goat
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat
Goat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat
Goat contains less Sodium (difference - 661mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.485g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat
Goat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat
Goat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (57 mg)
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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175303/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.