Ground beef vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ground beef and Italian sausage
- Ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron, yet Italian sausage is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin D, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 50% higher.
- Ground beef contains 2 times more zinc than Italian sausage. Ground beef contains 5.84mg of zinc, while Italian sausage contains 2.39mg.
- Italian sausage contains less cholesterol.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than Italian sausage.
Food types used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 CalciumCalcium | +57.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +144.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.2% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +91.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +108.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1121.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +77.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Other
~2.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 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 | -40.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +133.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +762.3% |
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 | 2.49µg | 1.3µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.623mg | 48% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 2.39mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 743mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 17.108g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 3.518g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 10.195g | 19% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 27.31g | 18% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.43mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 57mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 10% | |
| Protein | 23.87g | 19.12g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.233mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 22µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 344kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 41IU | 5% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 304mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 170mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.27g | 1% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 78.2mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 4.165mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 3.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.792mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.522mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.804mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 670mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.