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

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How are italian sausage raw and cornmeal different?

  • Italian sausage raw is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium, while cornmeal is higher in folate, iron, vitamin B2, fiber, and vitamin B3.
  • Italian sausage raw covers your daily need for saturated fat, 55% more than cornmeal.
  • Cornmeal is lower in cholesterol.
  • Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index (68) than italian sausage raw (28).

Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow types were used in this article.

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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 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +171.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more IronIron +269.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
~equal in Copper ~0.076mg

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% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +2512.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.551mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1690.3%
Contains more WaterWater +356.9%
Contains more OtherOther +427.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12123.1%

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
15% 27% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3576.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +386.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%

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 Cornmeal
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 Italian sausage raw Cornmeal DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.27g 0.22g 50%
Folate 8µg 209µg 50%
Fats 31.33g 1.75g 46%
Iron 1.18mg 4.36mg 40%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 0.39g 35%
Sodium 731mg 7mg 31%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Selenium 24.8µg 10.5µg 26%
Carbs 0.65g 79.45g 26%
Cholesterol 76mg 0mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 0.828g 21%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.382mg 16%
Protein 14.25g 7.11g 14%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 4.968mg 11%
Zinc 1.79mg 0.66mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.182mg 9%
Phosphorus 142mg 99mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.24mg 5%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.174mg 5%
Magnesium 14mg 32mg 4%
Potassium 253mg 142mg 3%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 3mg 2%
Calories 346kcal 370kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.551mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg 1%
Net carbs 0.65g 75.55g N/A
Sugar 1.61g N/A
Copper 0.08mg 0.076mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0.172mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 1.006mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0.105mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.162mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.366mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0.337mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.172mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Cornmeal
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
42%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 724mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.