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Ice cream vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ice cream and italian sausage raw

  • Ice cream has more calcium, while italian sausage raw has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and iron.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 44% higher.
  • Italian sausage raw contains 7 times less calcium than ice cream. Ice cream contains 128mg of calcium, while italian sausage raw contains 18mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in ice cream is lower.
  • Italian sausage raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of italian sausage raw is 28, while the glycemic index of ice cream is 62.

The food types used in this comparison are Ice creams, vanilla 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +611.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.1%
Contains more IronIron +1211.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +247.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +625%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1277.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg

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.
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 2% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1285.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2701.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 CarbsCarbs +3530.8%
Contains more WaterWater +19.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +307.1%
Contains more FatsFats +184.8%
Contains more OtherOther +198.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 g
38% 48% 14%
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 -39.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +383%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +791.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.568mg 44%
Selenium 1.8µg 24.8µg 42%
Fats 11g 31.33g 31%
Sodium 80mg 731mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 2.969g 14.34g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 4.03g 24%
Protein 3.5g 14.25g 22%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.91µg 22%
Saturated fat 6.79g 11.27g 20%
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 3.25mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.3mg 19%
Iron 0.09mg 1.18mg 14%
Vitamin A 118µg 0µg 13%
Calcium 128mg 18mg 11%
Cholesterol 44mg 76mg 11%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.79mg 10%
Carbs 23.6g 0.65g 8%
Calories 207kcal 346kcal 7%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.168mg 6%
Copper 0.023mg 0.08mg 6%
Phosphorus 105mg 142mg 5%
Choline 26mg 5%
Fiber 0.7g 0g 3%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.058mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 2mg 2%
Potassium 199mg 253mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.51mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Folate 5µg 8µg 1%
Net carbs 22.9g 0.65g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 21.22g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.146mg 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 0.258mg 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.411mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream Italian sausage raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Ice cream
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 651mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/nutrients
  2. 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.