Ground beef vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between ground beef and italian sausage raw
- Ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, and iron, while italian sausage raw has more vitamin B1, selenium, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 66% higher.
- Italian sausage raw contains 3 times less zinc than ground beef. Ground beef contains 5.84mg of zinc, while italian sausage raw contains 1.79mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in ground beef is lower.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ground beef is 0, while the glycemic index of italian sausage raw is 28.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +226.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +544.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +173.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1013.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
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:
14.25 g
Fats:
31.33 g
Carbs:
0.65 g
Water:
51.08 g
Other:
2.69 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +103.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.6% |
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
11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.03 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +95.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +887.7% |
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 | 0.91µg | 66% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.568mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 1.79mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 731mg | 29% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 31.33g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 11.27g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 4.03g | 24% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 14.25g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 14.34g | 18% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.18mg | 14% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 24.8µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 3.25mg | 5% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 346kcal | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 76mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 142mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.058mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.65g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.65g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Potassium | 241mg | 253mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Folate | 7µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0.956mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.083mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.346mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.477mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
46%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 658mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.197g)
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 vitamins?
Ground beef 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.