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Italian sausage raw vs Beef - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Italian sausage raw and Beef

  • Italian sausage raw is richer in Vitamin B1, and Selenium, yet Beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef is 72% higher.
  • Italian sausage raw contains 12 times more Vitamin B1 than Beef. Italian sausage raw contains 0.568mg of Vitamin B1, while Beef contains 0.046mg.
  • Beef contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
0
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7
Beef
Beef
Contains more Iron +120.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Contains more Potassium +25.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +252.5%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.085
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27%
Beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29%
Contains more Iron +120.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Contains more Potassium +25.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +252.5%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.085

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
2
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10
Beef
Beef
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1134.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +190.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.176
Italian sausage raw
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%
Beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1134.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +190.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.176

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
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2
Beef
Beef
Contains more Fats +103.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +295.6%
Contains more Protein +82%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Italian sausage raw
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Beef
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Fats +103.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +295.6%
Contains more Protein +82%
Contains more Water +13.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
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1
Beef
Beef
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +732.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.7%
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Beef
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +732.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
Italian sausage raw Beef
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in glycemic index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Beef Opinion
Net carbs 0.65g 0g Italian sausage raw
Protein 14.25g 25.93g Beef
Fats 31.33g 15.41g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 0.65g 0g Italian sausage raw
Calories 346kcal 250kcal Italian sausage raw
Calcium 18mg 18mg
Iron 1.18mg 2.6mg Beef
Magnesium 14mg 21mg Beef
Phosphorus 142mg 198mg Beef
Potassium 253mg 318mg Beef
Sodium 731mg 72mg Beef
Zinc 1.79mg 6.31mg Beef
Copper 0.08mg 0.085mg Beef
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg Beef
Vitamin D 2IU Beef
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.046mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.176mg Beef
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 5.378mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.658mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.382mg Beef
Folate 8µg 9µg Beef
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 2.64µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.2µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.094mg Italian sausage raw
Threonine 0.563mg 0.72mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.822mg Beef
Leucine 0.956mg 1.45mg Beef
Lysine 1.083mg 1.54mg Beef
Methionine 0.346mg 0.478mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.725mg Beef
Valine 0.572mg 0.914mg Beef
Histidine 0.411mg 0.604mg Beef
Cholesterol 76mg 88mg Italian sausage raw
Trans Fat 0.572g Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 11.27g 5.895g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 14.34g 6.668g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 0.484g Italian sausage raw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Beef
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 show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Italian sausage raw
52%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Italian sausage raw
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 659mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.375g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.