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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 3 times more vitamin B3 than Italian sausage. Grouse has 11.6mg of vitamin B3, while Italian sausage has 4.165mg.
  • 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% 1.7% 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% 3.3% 5% 15% 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 AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1383.3%
~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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 1.275mg 0.33mg 73%
Vitamin B12 2.9µg 1.3µg 67%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.623mg 48%
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 4.165mg 46%
Saturated fat 0.13g 10.195g 46%
Monounsaturated fat 0.042g 17.108g 43%
Fats 0.88g 27.31g 41%
Selenium 22µg 40%
Sodium 50mg 743mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 3.518g 23%
Zinc 0.51mg 2.39mg 17%
Choline 78.2mg 14%
Protein 25.94g 19.12g 14%
Calories 112kcal 344kcal 12%
Iron 0.58mg 1.43mg 11%
Phosphorus 229mg 170mg 8%
Cholesterol 40mg 57mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.233mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.25mg 3%
Magnesium 32mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 3%
Copper 0.058mg 0.08mg 2%
Calcium 5mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 10µg 1%
Manganese 0.016mg 1%
Carbs 0g 4.27g 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 4.17g N/A
Potassium 311mg 304mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.86g N/A
Fiber 0g 0.1g 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.792mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0%
Leucine 1.343mg 0%
Lysine 1.522mg 0%
Methionine 0.486mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.804mg 0%
Histidine 0.577mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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.