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Hamburger vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Hamburger and Italian sausage raw?

  • Hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Zinc, and Calcium, yet Italian sausage raw is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 31% higher.
  • Hamburger has 7 times more Folate than Italian sausage raw. Hamburger has 56µg of Folate, while Italian sausage raw has 8µg.
  • Hamburger contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +144.1%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -43.4%
Contains more Zinc +60.3%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Contains more Manganese +274.1%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 142
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +144.1%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -43.4%
Contains more Zinc +60.3%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Contains more Manganese +274.1%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 142

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.1%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.1%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.9%
Contains more Carbs +3607.7%
Contains more Fats +118.2%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Contains more Other +50.3%
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more Protein +19.9%
Contains more Carbs +3607.7%
Contains more Fats +118.2%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Contains more Other +50.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +960.5%
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +960.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hamburger Italian sausage raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 23.2g 0.65g Hamburger
Protein 17.08g 14.25g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 24.1g 0.65g Hamburger
Calories 295kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g Italian sausage raw
Fiber 0.9g 0g Hamburger
Calcium 102mg 18mg Hamburger
Iron 2.88mg 1.18mg Hamburger
Magnesium 20mg 14mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 136mg 142mg Italian sausage raw
Potassium 226mg 253mg Italian sausage raw
Sodium 414mg 731mg Hamburger
Zinc 2.87mg 1.79mg Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.08mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.217mg 0.058mg Hamburger
Selenium 24.8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.168mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 3.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.51mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.3mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 56µg 8µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.91µg Hamburger
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.114mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg 0.563mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.52mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg 0.956mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg 1.083mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg 0.346mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.477mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg 0.572mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg 0.411mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 76mg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 5.096g 11.27g Hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 4.03g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Italian sausage raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
42%
Hamburger
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.174g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger 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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.