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Italian sausage raw vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between italian sausage raw and beef tenderloin

  • Italian sausage raw is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B5, yet beef tenderloin is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 65% more than italian sausage raw.
  • Italian sausage raw contains 13 times more sodium than beef tenderloin. While italian sausage raw contains 731mg of sodium, beef tenderloin contains only 57mg.
  • The glycemic index of beef tenderloin is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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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% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +314.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.8%
Contains more IronIron +163.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
~equal in Selenium ~22.9µg

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 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% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +531.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +170.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~8µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +27.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.7%
Contains more OtherOther +16.4%
~equal in Water ~48.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +303%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian sausage raw Beef tenderloin
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 Italian sausage raw Beef tenderloin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 2.46µg 65%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.09mg 40%
Sodium 731mg 57mg 29%
Iron 1.18mg 3.11mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 1g 20%
Zinc 1.79mg 4.03mg 20%
Protein 14.25g 23.9g 19%
Choline 91mg 17%
Fats 31.33g 24.6g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 10.27g 10%
Phosphorus 142mg 203mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.26mg 7%
Saturated fat 11.27g 9.72g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.25mg 5%
Copper 0.08mg 0.123mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.25mg 4%
Selenium 24.8µg 22.9µg 3%
Cholesterol 76mg 85mg 3%
Potassium 253mg 331mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 22mg 2%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.014mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 3mg 2%
Calories 346kcal 324kcal 1%
Calcium 18mg 9mg 1%
Carbs 0.65g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.65g 0g N/A
Folate 8µg 8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.933mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.818mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Beef tenderloin
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
36%
Italian sausage raw
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 674mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin 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
  2. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.