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Italian sausage raw vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between italian sausage raw and fast food

  • Italian sausage raw has more vitamin B1 and selenium; however, fast food is higher in iron, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and manganese.
  • Italian sausage raw covers your daily need for saturated fat, 34% more than fast food.
  • Italian sausage raw has 2 times more cholesterol than fast food. While italian sausage raw has 76mg of cholesterol, fast food has only 33mg.
  • Fast food has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of fast food is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +244.4%
Contains more IronIron +159.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +515.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~134mg

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% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.53mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.89µg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +160.9%
Contains more WaterWater +32.8%
Contains more OtherOther +77%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4746.2%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +196.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +139.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.1%

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 Fast food
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Fast food DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.27g 4.493g 31%
Fats 31.33g 12.01g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 4.835g 24%
Iron 1.18mg 3.06mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.317mg 21%
Folate 8µg 80µg 18%
Sodium 731mg 331mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 1.68g 16%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 5.617mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.363mg 15%
Cholesterol 76mg 33mg 14%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.357mg 13%
Carbs 0.65g 31.5g 10%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Selenium 24.8µg 20.3µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.212mg 7%
Zinc 1.79mg 2.52mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Copper 0.08mg 0.121mg 5%
Protein 14.25g 16.52g 5%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Calcium 18mg 62mg 4%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 27mg 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Potassium 253mg 197mg 2%
Calories 346kcal 297kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.89µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Phosphorus 142mg 134mg 1%
Net carbs 0.65g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.53mg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.777g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.