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Italian sausage raw vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between italian sausage raw and flank steak

  • Italian sausage raw is richer in vitamin B1, yet flank steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for italian sausage raw is 41% higher.
  • Italian sausage raw contains 13 times more sodium than flank steak. Italian sausage raw contains 731mg of sodium, while flank steak contains 56mg.
  • Flank steak has a lower glycemic index than italian sausage raw.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, 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" 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% 6% 30% 65% 27% 134% 90% 7.3% 1.2% 160%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +544.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34%
Contains more IronIron +47.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +173.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg

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% 7.6% 0% 19% 31% 138% 33% 134% 204% 3.5% 6.8% 57%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +657.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +79.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.545mg

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
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +280.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-4583.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.1%
Contains more WaterWater +25.6%

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
48% 47% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +332.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1151.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.9%

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 Flank steak
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Flank steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.075mg 41%
Fats 31.33g 8.23g 36%
Saturated fat 11.27g 3.395g 36%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 1.63µg 30%
Sodium 731mg 56mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 3.317g 28%
Zinc 1.79mg 4.9mg 28%
Protein 14.25g 27.66g 27%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 7.363mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 0.322g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.579mg 21%
Choline 105.4mg 19%
Phosphorus 142mg 210mg 10%
Calories 346kcal 192kcal 8%
Selenium 24.8µg 29.4µg 8%
Iron 1.18mg 1.74mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.133mg 3%
Potassium 253mg 339mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.009mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 23mg 2%
Cholesterol 76mg 79mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.545mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Carbs 0.65g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.65g 0g N/A
Calcium 18mg 20mg 0%
Copper 0.08mg 0.082mg 0%
Folate 8µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 1.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 1.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 2.201mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 2.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.72mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 1.093mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 1.372mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.883mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Flank steak
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
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 675mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.875g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.