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Italian sausage raw vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between italian sausage raw and french fries

  • Italian sausage raw is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet french fries are richer in fiber and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for italian sausage raw is 45% higher.
  • French fries contain less cholesterol.
  • Italian sausage raw has a lower glycemic index than french fries.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more IronIron +45.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +258%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2655.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +325.9%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +234.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +135%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.004mg

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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +315.5%
Contains more FatsFats +112.7%
Contains more WaterWater +32.5%
Contains more OtherOther +45.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6275.4%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +140.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.9%

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 French fries
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 French fries DV% diff.
Selenium 24.8µg 0.9µg 43%
Saturated fat 11.27g 2.336g 41%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.17mg 33%
Fats 31.33g 14.73g 26%
Cholesterol 76mg 0mg 25%
Sodium 731mg 210mg 23%
Protein 14.25g 3.43g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 5.969g 21%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Carbs 0.65g 41.44g 14%
Zinc 1.79mg 0.5mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 11%
Potassium 253mg 579mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.039mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 5.398g 9%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 9%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.247mg 8%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.372mg 6%
Folate 8µg 30µg 6%
Copper 0.08mg 0.124mg 5%
Iron 1.18mg 0.81mg 5%
Magnesium 14mg 35mg 5%
Vitamin C 2mg 4.7mg 3%
Phosphorus 142mg 125mg 2%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 3.004mg 2%
Calories 346kcal 312kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.58mg 1%
Net carbs 0.65g 37.64g N/A
Calcium 18mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.934g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries 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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.