Ground beef vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ground beef and summer sausage
- Ground beef has more zinc, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, summer sausage is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B1.
- Summer sausage covers your daily need for sodium, 61% more than ground beef.
- Ground beef has 3 times more zinc than summer sausage. While ground beef has 5.84mg of zinc, summer sausage has only 2.25mg.
- Ground beef has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.
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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 | +30.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +159.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +154.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +145.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +255.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +139.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +388.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.4% |
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:
19.43 g
Fats:
37.91 g
Carbs:
1.82 g
Water:
36.2 g
Other:
4.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +61.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.1% |
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
10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +86.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +640.2% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 73mg | 1483mg | 61% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 37.91g | 35% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 2.25mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 1.73µg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 225µg | 25% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 7.5µg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 10.47g | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.249mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 3.02g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 13.68g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.13mg | 14% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Protein | 23.87g | 19.43g | 9% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 426kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 2.9mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 81mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.76mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 178mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 12IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.82g | 1% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 206mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.62g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 89mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.62mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.16mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.47mg | 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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41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1410mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.397g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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