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Italian sausage raw vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Italian sausage raw and English muffin

  • Italian sausage raw is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, yet English muffin is higher in Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Italian sausage raw covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 55% more than English muffin.

Food varieties used in this article are Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 Iron +32.6%
Contains more Potassium +93.1%
Contains more Zinc +155.7%
Contains more Calcium +188.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -36.5%
Contains more Copper +61.3%
Contains more Manganese +515.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 133
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Iron +32.6%
Contains more Potassium +93.1%
Contains more Zinc +155.7%
Contains more Calcium +188.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -36.5%
Contains more Copper +61.3%
Contains more Manganese +515.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 133

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 C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +597.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2175%
Contains more Folate +362.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154
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%
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% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +597.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2175%
Contains more Folate +362.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +85.1%
Contains more Fats +1640.6%
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Other +12.1%
Contains more Carbs +6976.9%
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +85.1%
Contains more Fats +1640.6%
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Other +12.1%
Contains more Carbs +6976.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4648.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +353.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4648.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +353.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

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 English muffin
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 0.65g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 14.25g 7.7g Italian sausage raw
Fats 31.33g 1.8g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 0.65g 46g English muffin
Calories 346kcal 235kcal Italian sausage raw
Fiber 0g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 18mg 52mg English muffin
Iron 1.18mg 0.89mg Italian sausage raw
Magnesium 14mg 21mg English muffin
Phosphorus 142mg 133mg Italian sausage raw
Potassium 253mg 131mg Italian sausage raw
Sodium 731mg 464mg English muffin
Zinc 1.79mg 0.7mg Italian sausage raw
Copper 0.08mg 0.129mg English muffin
Manganese 0.058mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 24.8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin C 2mg 0.1mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.181mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.154mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 1.566mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.446mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.043mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 8µg 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.04µg Italian sausage raw
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.092mg Italian sausage raw
Threonine 0.563mg 0.242mg Italian sausage raw
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.315mg Italian sausage raw
Leucine 0.956mg 0.553mg Italian sausage raw
Lysine 1.083mg 0.241mg Italian sausage raw
Methionine 0.346mg 0.139mg Italian sausage raw
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.379mg Italian sausage raw
Valine 0.572mg 0.353mg Italian sausage raw
Histidine 0.411mg 0.17mg Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 76mg 0mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 11.27g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 14.34g 0.302g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 0.888g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw English muffin
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
39%
Italian sausage raw
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.011g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.