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Grouse vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between grouse and italian sausage

  • Grouse has more vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, italian sausage has more vitamin B1, zinc, and iron.
  • Grouse's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 73% more.
  • Grouse has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than italian sausage. Grouse has 1.275mg of Vitamin B6, while italian sausage has 0.33mg.
  • Grouse is lower in cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw 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.
Grouse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
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 +77.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +320%
Contains more IronIron +146.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +368.6%
~equal in Potassium ~304mg

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.
Grouse
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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% 0.96% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 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 EVitamin E +192%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +178.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1383.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~16IU
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 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 ProteinProtein +35.7%
Contains more WaterWater +54.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3003.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +768%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 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 -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +40633.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2565.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouse Italian sausage Opinion
Calories 112kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Protein 25.94g 19.12g Grouse
Fats 0.88g 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 40mg 57mg Grouse
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 32mg 18mg Grouse
Calcium 5mg 21mg Italian sausage
Potassium 311mg 304mg Grouse
Iron 0.58mg 1.43mg Italian sausage
Sugar 0g 1.86g Grouse
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Copper 0.058mg 0.08mg Italian sausage
Zinc 0.51mg 2.39mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 229mg 170mg Grouse
Sodium 50mg 743mg Grouse
Vitamin A 16IU 16IU
Vitamin A 5µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.25mg Grouse
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.016mg Grouse
Selenium 22µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.233mg Grouse
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 4.165mg Grouse
Vitamin B6 1.275mg 0.33mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 2.9µg 1.3µg Grouse
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg Italian sausage
Choline 78.2mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 0.13g 10.195g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 0.042g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 3.518g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.792mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.731mg Italian sausage
Leucine 1.343mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.522mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.486mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.804mg Italian sausage
Histidine 0.577mg Italian sausage
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Grouse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g Grouse
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Grouse
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g Grouse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouse 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
74%
Grouse
47%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Grouse
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 693mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.065g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Grouse
Grouse 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/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.